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

8/2/2020
7-Eleven expanding store footprint with $21 billion all-cash acquisition
7-Eleven has made the largest acquisition in its history and one of the largest to be announced since the pandemic began.

Marianne Wilson
8/2/2020
Owner of Men’s Wearhouse files for bankruptcy
Tailored Brands, whose store banners include Men’s Wearhouse and Jos.A. Bank, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Marianne Wilson
7/30/2020
Amazon, Publix head ranking of retailers with best corporate reputations
Companies that are growing, trusted, have the best products and that responded decisively during this year's COVID-19 crisis also have the best reputations.

Marianne Wilson
7/30/2020
Wawa to build first drive-thru, pickup only store
Wawa is exploring new store formats.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2020
Check out Nike’s new Paris flagship
Nike isn’t letting the pandemic stop it from opening new store concepts.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2020
Nest launches philanthropic division amid pandemic
Nest has established a new division of the company to oversee philanthropy.

Marianne Wilson
7/27/2020
Men’s Wearhouse owner moves closer to bankruptcy
Tailored Brands Inc. could be the next big apparel retailer to file for bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2020
Retailers back proposed INFORM Consumers Act targeting organized crime
Legislation has been introduced that targets organized retail crime and would shed light on certain sellers by requiring online retailers to verify high-volume sellers.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2020
McDonald’s adding protective panels to front, back of house; to require masks
McDonald’s Corp. is taking additional steps to ensure customer and employee safety amid the continuing pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2020
Amazon expands test of autonomous delivery device ‘Scout’
Amazon’s six-wheel, fully-electric delivery device has headed south.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2020
Here is the list of Ann Taylor, Loft, Justice store closings
Ascena Retail Group is reducing its store footprint from about 2,800 stores to some 1,200 stores.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2020
Dunkin’ Brands doubles down on digital with new strategy team
Dunkin’ is beefing up its digital capabilities with a new position and promotions.

Marianne Wilson