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

6/29/2020
Macy’s reimagines its fireworks for COVID-19
The show must go on — at least when it comes to Macy’s iconic 4th of July fireworks extravaganza.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2020
David's Bridal names chief tech officer
David’s Bridal continues to focus on its technology strategy.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2020
Walgreens tests new store format highlighting health, wellness
Walgreens is reportedly testing a smaller store concept that is focused on pharmacy.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2020
The world’s most valuable brands are …
Technology companies, led by a U.S. digital commerce giant, dominated an annual ranking of the world's most valuable brands.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2020
Exclusive CSA Webinar: Reimagining Stores to Inspire Health and Confidence
From new layouts to low-touch display innovations, reconfiguring stores to ensure customers’ safety and well-being has become a top priority amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2020
NPD: Spending gets more personal as consumers get out
Spending by U.S. consumers is changing as more Americans leave their homes and go into stores.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2020
Lululemon to acquire start-up for $500 million
Lululemon athletica inc. is making a major play in the fast-growing area of personalized at-home fitness.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2020
Lowe’s providing another bonus to employees
Lowe's Cos. is increasing its spending on employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2020
Gov. Cuomo: ‘Large’ malls in New York will need high-quality air systems to reopen
Malls in New York will need high-quality air systems that can filter out COVID-19 before they will be allowed to reopen.

Marianne Wilson
6/28/2020
Starbucks pausing advertising on all social media platforms
Starbucks Corp. is the latest company to temporarily stop advertising on social media platforms.

Marianne Wilson