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

11/5/2020
Retailers welcome DOJ challenge to Visa acquisition
The federal government is looking to block Visa’s $5.3 billion planned acquisition of fintech start-up Plaid on grounds that it would limit competition in the payments industry.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
Trader Joe’s shares data on how many employees had COVID-19
Trader Joe’s is sharing information about how many of its workers have had COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
Fast-growing Playa Bowls in milestone opening
An eatery that specializes in customizable bowls starring “superfoods” such as acai is on the fast-track.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
REI store expansion includes new territory out West
REI Co-op keeps expanding.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
Private equity company takes majority stake in Clarks
In a deal that ends family ownership after nearly 200 years, struggling footwear brand and retailer Clarks has sold a majority stake in the company to Hong Kong-based private equity firm LionRock Capital.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
Check out H-E-B’s newest store

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
New Jersey bans plastic and paper bags in one of nation’s most stringent laws
Supermarkets in New Jersey will no longer be able to give paper bags to customers starting in mid-2022.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
They’re here…Starbucks unveils holiday cups
It’s holiday time again at Starbucks Corp.

Marianne Wilson
11/4/2020
C-store giant to enter Asia
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is entering the Asian market via an acquisition.

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2020
Survey: Most consumers to shop in-stores this holiday even amid pandemic spikes
Shoppers are not deserting physical stores this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2020
Furniture retailer EQ3 continues U.S. expansion
EQ3 is expanding its footprint in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2020
Pet Valu going out of business, closing all stores
Pet Valu plans to “wind down” its U.S. operations due to the severe impact from COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson