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

10/1/2020
Good Food Holdings names retail consultant vet as CEO
A well-known retail industry consultant is taking the top spot at Good Food Holdings, which operates five grocery store banners.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2020
Home Depot taps 20-year veteran as COO; announces other promotions
The Home Depot has promoted an insider to a top role in the company.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2020
Casey’s General Stores to roll out new brand identity chainwide
Casey’s General Stores is updating its logo for the first time since 1968.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2020
Walmart in $8.8 billion deal to sell Asda
Walmart Inc. has found new buyers for its U.K. supermarket chain.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2020
A&G offering leases for 163 Pizza Hut sites
A&G Real Estate Partners is marketing leases for 163 recently closed Pizza Hut sites in 26 states.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2020
Holiday sales to hinge on ‘wildcard puzzle pieces’
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but the outlook for holiday sales is still marked by uncertainty.

Marianne Wilson
9/30/2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods adding 11 new stores; will open in-store Soccer Shops
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand its nationwide footprint and add new concepts to its store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
9/30/2020
Tanger taps Simon exec for operations role
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc. is appointing Leslie Swanson as executive VP of operations.

Marianne Wilson
9/30/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond in first same-store sales gain since 2016; swings to Q2 profit
Bed Bath & Beyond reported its first same-store sales gain in years fueled by surging e-commerce sales.

Marianne Wilson
9/30/2020
MarineMax expanding store portfolio via acquisition
MarineMax is growing its presence on the West Coast and in the Great Lakes area.

Marianne Wilson