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

10/6/2020
Southeastern Grocers expands Fresco y Más into new market
Southeastern Grocers is bringing its Hispanic grocery store brand to Southwest Florida

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
White Castle receives top LEED certification for new headquarters
White Castle’s new home office was constructed with — and is being operated to — the highest level of sustainability.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
Lowe’s spending $100 million for another pandemic bonus for workers
Lowe’s Companies continues to reward its workers amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
Korn Ferry: Many retailers having trouble finding seasonal employees
Amid still-high unemployment, not all retailers are having an easy time attracting holiday workers.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
Shopkick: Halloween lives on with in-store shopping, trick-or-treating
This year’s Halloween festivities appear similar to years’ past — from trick-or-treating to shopping in stores —despite the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
Outcome of election won’t impact consumer spending, according to study
Consumers are not basing future shopping decisions on the outcome of the election.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
Teens spending hits 20-year-low as spending priorities change
Teens are spending less on clothing, food and events, and more on video games, furniture and room accessories amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
Dollar Tree on hiring blitz
Dollar Tree has set the date for its fifth annual nationwide hiring event.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
Walmart to launch consumer health insurance initiative in November
Walmart Inc. is entering the health insurance business – just in time for Medicare Open Enrollment.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
ShopperTrak: In-store holiday traffic to fall about 25% this year
The country’s malls and stores will be less crowded this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
Aldi U.S. a leader in use of renewable energy, eco-conscious refrigerants
Aldi U.S. has been honored for its environmental commitment.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2020
Paris restricts mall, department store traffic to help curb COVID-19 resurgence
A rise in the number of COVID-19 cases has caused Paris authorities to clamp down on shopping.

Marianne Wilson