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

3/21/2021
Pandemic impacting Easter spending
Some things never change — even amid a pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
Chico’s names chief digital officer
Chico's FAS has appointed Jay Topper as chief digital officer.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
Alimentation Couche-Tard puts 306 stores in North America up for sale
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is downsizing its portfolio in the United States, putting hundreds of Circle K stores on the selling block.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
MaintenX partners with racers at Atlanta Motor Speedway
MaintenX International announced a partnership with JD Motorsports with Gary Keller racers Ryan Vargas and Landon Cassill for the EchoPark 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
L.L. Bean had record year amid outdoors boom
L.L. Bean reported its largest net revenue increase in the past nine years — and busiest holiday season in 20 years — as consumers sought out gear for outdoor adventures during the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
Neiman Marcus reportedly in $1.1 billion refinancing
Neiman Marcus Group has refinanced again.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
American Eagle in store expansion of Aerie and new activewear brand
American Eagle Outfitters is expanding the footprint of its intimates and loungewear brand, Aerie, and the brand’s new spin-off concept.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2021
First Look: Foxtrot Market expanding on heels of new funding
A retailer that combines the best of neighborhood retail and e-commerce technology is expanding in the Washington, D.C., market and beyond.

Marianne Wilson
3/18/2021
Popeyes in deal to open ‘hundreds’ of sites in Mexico
Popeyes is expanding south of the border.

Marianne Wilson
3/18/2021
First Look: Giant Co. opens two-level urban flagship in Philadelphia
The Giant Company has gone big in Philadelphia, opening a store with a dazzling array of services and amenities that are designed to meet the needs and tastes of urban dwellers.

Marianne Wilson