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

9/15/2021
Retail sales make strong rebound in August
Sales at retail stores surged in August despite supply chain issues and concern over the spreading Delta variant.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2021
Weis Markets gives refrigeration update
Weis Markets has made the switch to the use of eco-friendly refrigerants throughout its operation.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2021
Jeweler Jamey Avery opening in-store shop at H-E-B supermarkets
Shoppers in select H-E-B supermarkets can add jewelry to their grocery lists.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
The Body Shop makes ‘open hiring’ — no background checks — permanent in stores, DCs
The Body Shop North America is expanding an unusual hiring model it piloted in early 2020.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond to hold ‘Open House’ events; debut all-star advisory panel
Bed Bath & Beyond wants customers to see its transformation up close.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Survey: 36% of holiday shoppers to increase spending, highest number since 2018
Another study is forecasting a record holiday for retailers — and cautions them to pay attention to consumers’ changing habits around media consumption.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Dutch Bros. goes public with big expansion plans
Dutch Bros. Inc. made its public debut Wednesday, after its initial public offering came in well above expectations.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Lululemon signs agreement for 100% renewable energy
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is on track to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity across its direct operations in North America by 2021.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Parachute expands into furniture, doubles down on store expansion
Parachute has entered a new retail category amid continued momentum for home goods.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2021
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in store milestone
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is moving closer to its goal.

Marianne Wilson