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

1/2/2024
RaceTrac names new CEO
RaceTrac has promoted a third-generation family member to chief executive officer.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2024
Shein, Uniqlo tops in fast-fashion spend in U.S.
Fast fashion continues to gain traction in the U.S. market — with one brand clearly in the lead — while luxury spending takes a hit.

Marianne Wilson
1/1/2024
C-Suite Moves: December update
Here’s a look at the major C-suite appointments that occurred during the month of December (listed in the order they were announced).

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2023
Hydrogen-producing system installed at Amazon fulfillment center
Amazon is partnering with a hydrogen company to produce hydrogen fuel.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2023
Minimum wage increases go into effect in these 22 states
The new year brought with it minimum wage increases in more than 20 states — with more to come later in the year.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2023
Tech predictions for 2024
Experts from several retail technology companies gazed into their crystal balls to provide a view of the tech trends and other important issues that retailers should pay attention to in 2024.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2023
CGP: 'Stunning’ Super Saturday drives record sales
Super Saturday gave a big boost to holiday sales.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2023
NRF: Returns totaled $743B in 2023; reach 14.5% of sales
Retailers have been focused on efforts to mitigate returns — and with good reason.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2023
Mango expects to open 500 stores through 2026
Mango is ramping up its expansion as it prepares for its 40th anniversary in 2024.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2023
Wolverine World Wide names its first-ever chief supply chain officer
Wolverine World Wide has added a new position in its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson