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

12/22/2020
Pet Supplies Plus expands footprint with 40-store acquisition
Pet Supplies Plus is extending its reach by buying 40 stores from a failed competitor.

Marianne Wilson
12/22/2020
Iconic Massachusetts restaurant chain acquired
One of the country's most famous seafood restaurant chains is getting a new owner.

Marianne Wilson
12/22/2020
Walmart administers its first COVID-19 vaccines
Walmart has administered its first COVID-19 vaccines, to health care workers in New Mexico.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
Sportsman’s Warehouse to be acquired by owner of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s
Great American Outdoors Group is adding another retail banner to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
Kroger Health to provide COVID-19 vaccine nationwide
The healthcare division of The Kroger Co. is ramping up to provide the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide across its 2,200 pharmacies and 220 clinics.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
Consumer confidence down for second consecutive month
Consumers are feeling better about short-term prospects than current conditions.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
DOJ sues Walmart over alleged role in opioids crisis; retailer fires back
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Walmart Inc. alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
The Container Store CEO to retire; Sephora veteran to take reins
The Container Store is getting a new chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2020
Mango in deal with Simon to jumpstart U.S. expansion
A Spanish fashion giant is looking to grow its U.S. presence starting in early 2021.

Marianne Wilson
12/17/2020
Kantar: Retail holiday advertising down from 2019 — here’s who cut back the most
The top 10 retail advertisers have spent $538.6 million between the beginning of October and Cyber Monday, down 24% from 2019.

Marianne Wilson