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

6/30/2021
First Look: Camp combines retail with family-friendly experiences
Experiential retailer Camp has opened a new mall location filled with activities for kids — and merchandise to buy.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2021
Gap to close all its stores in U.K., Ireland
Gap is going online only in Britain and Ireland and is looking to sell its stores in Italy and France.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2021
Analyst: Gap’s Yeezy brand with Kanye West could total $1 billion in sales next year
If initial sales are any indication, Gap’s collaboration with rapper-designer Kanye West will more than live up to the hype.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2021
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.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2021
Panera Bread sells Au Bon Pain chain
A franchisee of more than 400 quick-serve restaurants and convenience stores has assumed the role of franchisor.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond Q1 sales top estimates, loss narrows; raises sales forecast
Bed Bath & Beyond reported strong sales for its first quarter even as its profit missed expectations amid costs related to its turnaround efforts.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Playboy to acquire Australian lingerie brand Honey Birdette; U.S. stores to open
PLBY Group is expanding its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Owner of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets makes $442.5 million acquisition
Fat Brands is making an acquisition that will more than double its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Canadian performance apparel brand Duer expanding in the U.S.
Vancouver-based maker of what it calls “the world’s most comfortable pants” is adding a second U.S. outpost.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Pandemic accelerated tech product launches
The pandemic saw brands deploy a host of tech innovations to connect with shoppers.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Shoppers focused on value and convenience over brand loyalty, says survey
Brand loyalty took a back seat to other factors among shoppers during COVID-19 and the trend is expected to continue.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2021
Restaurant chain that customers are most satisfied with is….
A quick-service brand has taken the top spot for the seventh consecutive year in an annual customer satisfaction survey.

Marianne Wilson