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

9/22/2021
Fast-growing convenience-store chain Yesway files to go public
Just six years after its founding, Yesway is looking to enter the public arena.

Marianne Wilson
9/22/2021
Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees; give current ones more hours
Target Corp.’s holiday staffing plans include providing more hours — and more flexibility — to its existing employees as well as hiring seasonal temps.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2021
Halloween spending expected to hit all-time high of $10.4 billion
It’s looking like a banner year for Halloween celebrations.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2021
Retailers detail operational questions for vaccine mandate
From the cost of testing to record-keeping and verification, the retail industry — which supports more than 50 million jobs — has a lot of concerns about the implementation of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2021
Warby Parker shares financial outlook ahead of going public
Warby Parker provided financial guidance for its third quarter and fiscal year as it prepares to make its debut in the public arena on Sept. 29.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2021
Chicken Salad Chick sees 500 stores by end of 2025; targets Midwest for growth
Chicken Salad Chick is setting its sights on the Midwest as it continues its rapid expansion.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2021
Walmart, Amazon and Target tops in shopping experience, according to survey
When it comes to the retailers that U.S. shoppers are banking on this upcoming holiday season, two things are top of mind: prices and promises.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2021
FedEx shipping rates to increase
FedEx is raising its shipping rates, but not until the new year.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2021
Macy’s reveals holiday hiring plans
Macy's is ramping up its workforce with both seasonal and permanent positions.

Marianne Wilson
9/19/2021
Mattress Firm parent exploring potential IPO
Mattress Firm Group Inc. has taken the first step in going public.

Marianne Wilson