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

4/21/2021
In-person shopping scores high with consumers in this category
Consumers still favor department stores when it comes to shopping for shoes — and the majority like doing it in-store.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2021
Consumers ready to spend as COVID-19 restrictions lift, survey finds
With an estimated $1.7 trillion in excess savings accumulated during the pandemic, Americans are eager to shop, eat out and travel after more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2021
Lowe's acquires Stainmaster carpet brand
Lowe’s Cos. had added another company to its private-brand lineup.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2021
Chicken Salad Chick hatches expansion in Virginia
Chicken Salad Chick is targeting the state of Virginia for franchise growth.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2021
CVS Health vet joins National Vision leadership team

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2021
Tractor Supply off to strong start in Q1; 90 new stores, 150 to 200 remodels on tap
Tractor Supply Co. reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and sales amid a “record” performance and raised its guidance for the year.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
Chipotle to open 200 new locations in 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill smashed first-quarter earnings expectations amid a 17.2% rise in same-store sales.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
Tops stores going green with off-site solar power
Tops Friendly Markets is increasing its commitment to sustainability.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
Yelp: New business openings rise nationwide
Nearly every U.S. state experienced an increase in new business openings in the first quarter of 2021.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
Starbucks opening center to find new ways to build, operate stores
Starbucks Corp. and Arizona State University are partnering to create a facility whose goal is to positively impact the future of the planet.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
At Home opens its first New York City store
At Home Group has entered a big new market.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2021
NRF, retailers address Chauvin verdict
The guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd brought responses from some of the nation’s top companies and business leaders as well as one of its leading retail trade associations.

Marianne Wilson