Marianne Wilson

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Marianne Wilson is the editor-in-chief of Chain Store Age. With nearly three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgable retail editors in the industry. Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker at major retailing events in the U.S. and abroad. Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s online and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

11/06/2023

Boot Barn to open 52 stores in 2024

Boot Barn Holdings remains committed to store expansion despite a soft second-quarter.
11/06/2023

A&G selling 92 Rite Aid store leases across eight states

A&G Real Estate Advisors is selling additional store leases in connection with the restructuring of Rite Aid.
11/06/2023

Target’s education benefit results in lower hourly employee turnover

Target’s tuition-free education benefit is paying off for employees — and the retailer.
11/06/2023

NBA opens its second U.S.flagship, in Houston

Lids has once again teamed up with the National Basketball Association.
11/06/2023

Beyond (formerly Overstock.com) on hunt for a new CEO

On the same day that Overstock.com officially changed its corporate name, the company also announced the departure of its CEO.
11/03/2023

New report reveals challenges facing women in frontline roles

Many companies have practices that don't meet the needs of women working in frontline roles.
11/03/2023

Bath & Body Works taking its men’s business on the road with pop-ups, sports celebs

Bath & Body Works is amping up marketing efforts for its growing men’s personal care and grooming business.
11/03/2023

Healthcare apparel brand Figs enters physical retail with first store

A brand that started by selling its goods out of a parked car is expanding its brand in brick-and-mortar.
11/03/2023

Survey: Store employee turnover down; average hourly start rate $15 or under

The current economic environment is causing changes in retail employee turnover and shifts in the way retailers are hiring.
11/03/2023

Starbucks to open 17,000 locations by 2030; cut $3 billion in costs

Starbucks Corp. unveiled an ambitous strategy for long-term growth that includes growing to a total of 55,000 locations by 2030.