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

11/7/2021
Retail imports near record pace as LA ports remain highly congested
More than 70 ships were reported waiting to dock at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach last week, and the wait at Los Angeles has averaged two weeks during the past month.

Marianne Wilson
11/7/2021
Pet Supplies Plus in 97 new store commitments
Pet Supplies Plus a robust store development pipeline.

Marianne Wilson
11/7/2021
X/SPECS Puts Spotlight on Physical Retail
The future of brick-and-mortar retail took center stage at Chain Store Age’s 19th annual X/SPECS, the exclusive event for executives involved in the planning/design, construction and facilities management of retail stores and restaurants.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2021
Soebys opens first 'flexstore' in North America
Sobeys has opened a supermarket that gives new meaning to the word flexible.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2021
Fleet Feet to acquire JackRabbit
Fleet Feet continues to expand through acquisitions.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2021
Meta (formerly Facebook) reportedly mulls opening physical stores
The company formerly known as Facebook may be entering the brick-and-mortar space.

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2021
Employer vaccine mandate set for Jan. 4, with big non-compliance fines
The nation’s retail chains will have until after the holiday shopping rush to make sure their employees are vaccinated.

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2021
First Look: PacSun opens gender-free store for kids at Mall of America
Pacsun is expanding its retail portfolio with a new retail format.

Marianne Wilson
11/2/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond to launch digital marketplace; names new C-suite roles
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has made a series of moves as part of the reinvention of its business under president and CEO Mark Tritton.

Marianne Wilson
11/1/2021
California apparel brand The Great in store expansion
A multi-category clothing brand is expanding its fledgling store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
11/1/2021
Ralph Lauren back in black
Ralph Lauren Corp. swung to a profit in its second quarter as it continued its drive to increase its prices.

Marianne Wilson
11/1/2021
Fat Brands to acquire Fazoli’s for $130 million
Fat Brands continues to add to — and diversify — its restaurant portfolio.

Marianne Wilson