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

7/1/2021
Exclusive: Torrid CEO sees plenty of room for growth
The newly public Torrid is revving up its engines and sees ample opportunity for growth in the $85 billion market for plus sizes.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
Dressbarn, Pier 1 owner buys U.K. luxury brand
Retail Ecommerce Ventures is adding another brand to its growing portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
JLL: Demand for warehouse space is skyrocketing — especially in these three markets
Increased e-commerce operations and the demand for home delivery are driving the need for expanded warehouse space across the United States.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
Kohl’s to give hourly employees bonus if they work through holiday season
Kohl’s is getting out in front of what is expected to be a very challenging holiday hiring season for retailers.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
DSW pilots self-checkouts as retailers react to labor crunch
Retailers are being hit hard by one of the worst labor shortages in recent history, with more retail workers leaving their jobs than employees in any other industry.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
Amazon encouraging employees to bike to work — with a new subsidy
As Amazon employees start their gradual return to the office, the company is adding a new benefit to encourage green mobility.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
Dollar General expanding fresh produce to 10,000 stores
Dollar General is making a major commitment to providing access to food resources in rural and underserved communities.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2021
Retail sales growing ‘far faster’ than expected, says NRF chief economist
The retail industry is seeing not only unprecedented growth from months of pent-up demand as the economy reopens, but momentum as well.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2021
Genesco and activist investor continue to battle
Genesco Inc. is determined to “set the record straight” as it battles activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management ahead of a proxy vote.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2021
T-Mobile stores earn health-safety certification
T-Mobile US has made health and safety a priority at its stores nationwide.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2021
Red Lobster taps industry veteran as next CEO
That didn’t take very long.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2021
Walgreens swings to Q3 profit; details growth strategy
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter and raised its outlook for the year.

Marianne Wilson