Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry.

Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

1/17/2022
Following COVID-19 procedures key to building brand trust, according to survey
Safety remains key for establishing customer trust.

Marianne Wilson
1/17/2022
Australian women’s comfort footwear brand Frankie4 opens first U.S. store, HQ
A new brand in the U.S. footwear market combines comfort with fashion.

Marianne Wilson
1/17/2022
Kohl's responds to new push from activist investor to make changes or explore sale
Kohl’s Corp. is once again feeling pressure from activist hedge fund Macellum Advisors.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2022
Office Depot parent delays spin-off after getting new offer for consumer business
Staples has a rival in years-long pursuit to acquire rival Office Depot.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2022
First Insight to cover operating costs for Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) fundraiser
First Insight is donating $50,000 to the Retail Orphan Initiative (Retail ROI).

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2022
Study: The top 15 grocery retailers in the U.S. are…
Regional grocers and retail powerhouses rank among the top U.S. grocery retailers.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2022
Challenger: Companies need to establish clear policies on vaccines
The decision by companies on whether to impose an employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate is now back in their court given the recent decision by the Supreme Court to strike down the OSHA rule.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2022
NRF: Holiday sales rise 14% to beat forecast; apparel sales up 33%
The retail industry closed out the year with a record holiday season that included double-digit year-over-year growth in most categories.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2022
Camp expands store footprint
Camp is growing its store portfolio with its entrance into a new market.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2022
Retail groups applaud Supreme Court decision to block vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration from enforcing a vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers.

Marianne Wilson