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
Papa John’s scouting locations for new HQ in Atlanta
Papa John’s International plans to open a global headquarters in its largest corporate-owned restaurant market: the metro Atlanta area.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Walmart raising wages for some 165,000 hourly workers; adding new roles
Walmart is introducing a new team-based operating model for its supercenters that includes higher wages for some of its salaried and hourly store employees.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Foot Locker stores to double as voter registration sites
Foot Locker wants to make sure its core Gen Z consumer base votes on Election Day.

Marianne Wilson
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
9/15/2020
Dick's Sporting Goods partners with Under Armour
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues its push into the women’s sports marketplace.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Study: Shoppers making less trips to grocery stores but spending more
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on grocery shopping behavior has been “profound.”

Marianne Wilson