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

10/12/2021
Walmart, other retailers take actions to help ease supply chain congestion
Three of the nation’s largest goods carriers pledged to increase their efforts to address supply chain problems that are already causing some bare shelves across stores.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2021
Hobby Lobby hiring 11,000 seasonal workers; hikes wages
Hobby Lobby Stores has once again increased its hourly wage — this time for part-timers.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2021
Walgreens closing five stores in San Francisco due to crime
Organized retail crime is taking a heavy toll on some retailers in San Francisco.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2021
Windsor Fashions opening 28 stores by year end; 35 planned for 2022
Windsor Fashions is accelerating its store expansion.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2021
NPD: Visits to fast-casual restaurants rebound
A renewed emphasis on off-premises services is paying off for the nation’s fast-casual restaurants.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2021
Survey: Holiday in-store shoppers want extended hours, occupancy limits
A new survey confirms that holiday shopping will start early this year and that more of it will involve the physical store.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2021
Accenture: In-store holiday shopping to return; average spend to rise
Despite the ongoing pandemic, comfort with in-store shopping is set to make a big comeback this holiday season — particularly with a most unlikely group.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2021
Target making $100 million investment in Black communities
Target Corp. is making a major investment as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing racial equity.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2021
Nordstrom adds holiday hiring incentives
Nordstrom is the latest retailer to join the holiday hiring blitz.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2021
Best Buy to acquire Current Health as it dives deeper into home health care
Best Buy is betting that a good deal of health care in the future will be based in the home.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2021
Signet Jewelers in $490 million acquisition of off-mall chain Diamonds Direct
Signet Jewelers Ltd. is looking to attract younger consumers with its purchase of a direct-to-consumer bridal jewelry retailer.

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

Marianne Wilson