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

10/10/2021
Facebook’s holiday plans include live shopping, storefront window pop-ups
Facebook is expanding its social shopping features for the holiday rush.

Marianne Wilson
10/10/2021
Ross Stores meets 2021 store growth target
Ross Stores has completed its store growth for its current fiscal year but sees plenty of more room for expansion.

Marianne Wilson
10/10/2021
Amazon reveals another new return-to-office plan
Amazon is offering its employees greater flexibility about coming back to the office.

Marianne Wilson
10/10/2021
Caribou Coffee to expand U.S. store footprint via franchising
One of the country’s largest coffee chains is looking to grow across the United States.

Marianne Wilson
10/10/2021
Meijer expands its small-size store format
Meijer goes small in downtown Detroit.

Marianne Wilson
10/10/2021
Holiday survey: 58% of shoppers plan to shop in stores; top six retailers are…
The retail industry will experience a pent-up demand for in-person shopping and experiences after the hiatus brought on by the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2021
Simon malls will close for Thanksgiving Day
Simon malls are going dark on Thanksgiving Day for the second consecutive year.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2021
Williams-Sonoma increases minimum hourly wage
A major home furnishings retailer giving its hourly employees across all areas of the company a pay hike.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2021
Lululemon in new initiative to advance mental health
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is diving deeper into physical and mental wellness as it works to remove inequity in wellbeing through movement, mindfulness and advocacy.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2021
Opie Drive-Thru Grocery opens first store — with more in the works
A high-tech, drive-thru grocery store with a retro theme and big ambitions has opened its first location.

Marianne Wilson