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

5/16/2021
Target adds adult beverages for pickup/drive up and same-day delivery
Target Corp. is making one of the fastest-growing categories in its food and beverage business available to more customers.

Marianne Wilson
5/16/2021
Francesca’s launches ‘speed interviews’ to fill open positions
Francesca’s is making it easy for candidates to apply for a job at its stores.

Marianne Wilson
5/16/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond taps Tiffany vet for new finance position
Bed Bath & Beyond is shoring up its financial team with a new position and other appointments.

Marianne Wilson
5/16/2021
The retailers dropping mask requirements include ...
The nation’s largest retailer has updated its mask requirements in light of new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control.

Marianne Wilson
5/13/2021
Whole Foods has 40 stores in its pipeline; announces organizational changes
Whole Foods Market remains committed to growing its store footprint even as online grocery sales continue to surge.

Marianne Wilson
5/13/2021
Core retail sales stall in April but are up 28.8% year-over-year
Retail sales in the United States unexpectedly stalled in April as consumers pulled back in certain categories following a sharp increase in March.

Marianne Wilson
5/13/2021
Smart & Final to be acquired by Mexican retailer in $620 million deal
Grupo Comercial Chedraui, the third largest retailer in Mexico, is expanding its footprint in the U.S. grocery space.

Marianne Wilson
5/13/2021
Retailers want consistency on mask guidance, says RILA
The CDC’s has relaxed its mask guidance for fully vaccinated people but that does not necessarily mean that retailers will be doing the same — at least not right now.

Marianne Wilson
5/13/2021
Dillard’s back in the black; doubles capital spending
Dillard’s started off its fiscal year on a positive note.

Marianne Wilson
5/12/2021
Meijer expands Midwest footprint
Meijer has opened three new supercenters across the Midwest.

Marianne Wilson
5/12/2021
First Look: Swarovski unveils jewelbox of a store in New York

Marianne Wilson
5/12/2021
H&M testing rental service — with a twist
H&M has launched its first — and a unique — rental service in the United States.

Marianne Wilson