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

1/14/2021
Retailers get high marks in maintaining health and safety
The nearly year-long focus on safety protocols is resonating with customers, but it may be diverting attention from other areas.

Marianne Wilson
1/14/2021
Shake Shack to open first drive-thru location
Another restaurant chain is emphasizing its drive-thru business.

Marianne Wilson
1/14/2021
NRF: Holiday sales rose better-than-expected 8.3% despite the pandemic
The nation’s consumers didn’t let the pandemic stop them from holiday shopping and gift-giving.

Marianne Wilson
1/14/2021
What keeps CEOs up at night?
America’s CEOs are concerned about taxes, optimistic about trade and eager to return to the office.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Deloitte report reveals retailers’ top four investment priorities for 2021
Digital acceleration tops the list of four retail investment priorities for 2021 as identified by retail executives in a new report by Deloitte.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Ten retailers among 100 best places to work in 2021 — two made the top 10
Lululemon Athletica and H-E-B are in the top 10 of an annual ranking of the 100 best places to work in the U.S., coming in at No. 8 and No.10 respectively.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
ASHRAE: Recommendations for reducing airborne infectious aerosol exposure
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released new guidance to address the control of airborne infectious aerosol exposure.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Bridgestone Retail Operations names president
Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, has appointed a former Office Depot executive as president.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
U.S. convenience store counts stands at 150,274; state with most c-stores is…
There are plenty of convenience stores in the U.S., but not as many as there were a year ago.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Petco raises $864 million in IPO that values company at nearly $4 billion
Petco Health and Wellness Company’s return to the public market came in above forecasts.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Retail Orphan Initiative raises $210,000 to help orphans, vulnerable children
More than 350 people from the retail industry recently joined together for a virtual fundraiser event by the Retail Orphan Initiative.

Marianne Wilson
1/13/2021
Parent company of Zales, Kay Jewelers sparkles amid strong holiday sales
Signet Jewelers Ltd. projected better-than-expected sales for the fourth quarter, following a robust holiday season during which all its U.S. banners posted positive same-store sales.

Marianne Wilson