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

10/12/2020
Redner’s Markets installs antimicrobial covers on checkout conveyor belts
Redner’s Markets is protecting one of the highest touch areas in grocery stores amid enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Home Depot in largest renewable energy procurement yet
The Home Depot has signed its largest renewables procurement agreement to date, with the energy purchased enough to power more than 150 of the chain’s stores.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
FRCH debuts new name
FRCH Nelson has changed its name to Nelson Worldwide.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Americans’ average weekly grocery spending up 17% from pre-pandemic levels
Americans are going to the grocery store less but spending more than they did before the pandemic started.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Macy’s tops among apparel retailers in ‘digital maturity’
The more digitally mature the retailer, the lower the impact on overall sales during the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Conn’s HomePlus expanding into new market
Conn’s HomePlus is taking its brand the state of Florida.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Five Below joins the esports trend with store gaming centers
Five Below has joined the fast-growing esports craze.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
Famous Dave's in new store development deal
Famous Dave’s of America’s success with its takeout business during the pandemic is leading to leads to future expansion for the brand.

Marianne Wilson
10/12/2020
eMarketer: U.S. e-commerce to grow over 30%; Best Buy, Target to see biggest surges
U.S. online sales will reach $794.50 billion this year, up 32.4% year-over-year and accounting for 14.4% of all retail spending.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2020
Study: Average APR for new store credit card falls
More Americans say they're likely to apply for a store credit card this holiday season than in either of the previous two years.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2020
CSA Exclusive: The Big Switch at Casey’s
Unveiling a new logo is never easy — particularly when the existing one has been in place for more than 50 years. But that’s exactly what Casey’s General Store has done.

Marianne Wilson
10/11/2020
First Look: Adidas flagship puts focus on most exclusive products
Adidas has opened a new flagship, on Carnaby Street in London.

Marianne Wilson