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

8/20/2020
Retail private equity deals on the rise in Q2 fueled by U.S. companies
Total retail industry private equity deals in the second quarter hit $2.63 billion globally.

Marianne Wilson
8/20/2020
Pizza Hut exec moves over to Michaels
The Michaels Companies has named a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Rolling Stones to take on retail with flagship store
The Rolling Stones are ready to paint the town red and black.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Korn Ferry: Retailers permanently changing corporate work-from-home policies
The pandemic will have a lasting impact on corporate retail employees.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Kroger expands COVID-19 testing to all its health clinics
The Kroger Co.’s health care division is making COVID-19 testing available to more of its sites ahead of the flu season.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Check out Taco Bell’s new ‘Go Mobile’ restaurant concept
Taco Bell unveiled a new restaurant format intended to make things quick and convenient for mobile and drive-thru customers.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Pier 1 veteran joins Vitamin Shoppe
The Vitamin Shoppe has a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Love’s Travel Stops keeps expanding
Love’s Travel Stops has opened its largest location to date.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
L Brands’ better-than-expected Q2 fueled by surging Bath & Body Works
L Brands Inc. reported a surprise adjusted profit for its second quarter as sales also topped expectations.

Marianne Wilson
8/19/2020
Lord & Taylor still looking for new owner; closing more stores
The country’s oldest department store retailer is still looking for a white knight even as more of its stores are going dark.

Marianne Wilson
8/18/2020
Big surge in janitorial work orders by retailers, restaurants in July
With safety top of mind for consumers amid the pandemic, retailers are doubling down on their cleaning efforts.

Marianne Wilson
8/18/2020
BrandPoint Services named to Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list
BrandPoint Services announced its inclusion in the 2020 Inc. Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, an annual ranking of private companies with the most proven track records.

Marianne Wilson