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

9/16/2020
Herman Miller to unveil new store concept that leverages work-from-home trend
Herman Miller is expanding its retail presence.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Tractor Supply hits 1,900 store mark
Tractor Supply Company isn’t slowing down its growth amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Tiffany, LVMH take shots at each other
The battle between Tiffany & Co. and French global luxury giant LVMH continues to heat up.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Survey: Online grocery surges but 78% of shoppers prefer to visit physical store
Online grocery will account for 21.5% of total grocery sales by 2025, an estimated $250 billion, representing more than a 60% increase compared to pre-pandemic estimates.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Survey: Cyber Monday to dethrone Black Friday this year
More shoppers plan to shop on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday this year.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
New York City’s first COVID-related supplies store opens
Shoppers and businesses in Manhattan have a new place to stock up on sanitizing and personal protection items.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Rent the Runway drops unlimited rental in overhaul of subscription business
Rent the Runway is introducing a new membership structure as the pandemic continues to impact consumer behavior – particularly when it comes to the clothing people wear.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Amazon to open 1,000 neighborhood delivery hubs, reports Bloomberg
Amazon is taking some of its fulfillment closer to where its customers live.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Retail sales cool in August as extended unemployment benefits expire
Consumer spending slowed in August as some federal relief measures, including the $600 weekly unemployment subsidy, ended in July.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
L Brands in joint venture to save Victoria’s Secret U.K.
A British retailer has acquired a majority stake in Victoria’s Secret bankrupt UK business.

Marianne Wilson