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

1/13/2022
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
1/12/2022
Choice Market launches format for non-traditional spaces, including healthcare
Choice Market has partnered to open the first autonomous market in a healthcare setting.

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
1/12/2022
Visa’s U.S. Spending Momentum Index closes on high note in December
Consumer spending ended the year on a strong note.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2022
Ghirardelli Square to elevate consumer experience via renovation
One of the most popular tourist spots in San Francisco is undergoing a major renovation.

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
Study: Price more important than brand reputation among most consumers
Consumers may disagree with a brand’s action or political leanings, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they will take their business elsewhere.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2022
Batteries Plus to open 55 stores in 2022
The nation’s largest battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise is on a roll.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2022
Hudson Group exec joins C-suite at The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market has named a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2022
REI building fourth distribution center to support growth
REI Co-op is putting a new distribution center that will operate as a zero-waste facility.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2022
Lululemon tops as best U.S. retail company to work for in 2022
A specialty athletic apparel retailer was the only retailer to crack the top 25 in an annual ranking of the best companies to work for.

Marianne Wilson
1/10/2022
Report: Walgreens exploring strategic options for UK-based Boots division
Walgreens Boots Alliance confirmed that the company is reviewing its U.K. business.

Marianne Wilson