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

10/7/2020
Leslie’s files for IPO
Leslie’s is looking to enter the public arena.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2020
Target in holiday partnership with FAO Schwarz; will open NYC pop-up
Target Corp.’s holiday plans include its largest top toys list ever and a link-up with the country’s most iconic toy retailer.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2020
Williams-Sonoma making some in-store changes for the holidays
Williams-Sonoma will be offering some new services this holiday season as it looks to protect the health and safety of its store employees and customers.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2020
Kroger puts a different spin on ‘ghost kitchens’ by opening two inside its stores
The Kroger Co. is diving deeper into on-demand delivery via in-store “ghost kitchens.”

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2020
Survey: Consumers will still visit stores this holiday season despite concerns
Concerns about shopping in-store will affect traffic patterns this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2020
Shoppers adjusting behaviors to avoid public restrooms
Restroom cleanliness is more important than for stores and restaurants.

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
C-store chain to give free meals to store employees on Election Day
Kum & Go is giving its employees time off to vote on Election Day.

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
Rite Aid to acquire Bartell Drugs for $95 million
Rite Aid is growing its presence in the greater Seattle area.

Marianne Wilson