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

11/02/2023

DTC retailer True Classic opening three stores — here’s where

True Classic is going it alone as it focuses on brick-and-mortar mortar expansion.
11/02/2023

Amazon, Chewy rank highest for customer satisfaction ahead of holiday season

Customer satisfaction will be key this year as retailers compete for more carefully allocated holiday purchases of price-sensitive consumers.
11/02/2023

NRF: Holiday spend to reach record levels even as growth slows to pre-COVID levels

Holiday shoppers will spend more this year amid solid wage and job growth but will be looking for deals and discounts to stretch their budgets.
11/02/2023

Christy Sports names new CEO, marketing and merchandising heads

Christy Sports has updated its C-suite with three new hires.
11/02/2023

Starbucks posts record revenue amid strong U.S. traffic, higher prices

Starbucks Corp. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales as it opened hundreds of stores and customers flocked to its cafes.
11/01/2023

Target holiday marketing includes pop-ups; in-store, digital experiences

Target is going on the road as part of its holiday marketing campaign.
11/01/2023

Walgreens names new tech head as C-suite shakeup continues

Walgreens Boots Alliance has tapped a technology executive with health care experience as chief information officer.
11/01/2023

Survey: Consumers ‘shopping small’ this holiday season

Holiday shoppers are looking to support small businesses.
11/01/2023

AutoNation launches e-commerce site for auto parts and more

AutoNation has unveiled a new e-commerce platform.
11/01/2023

Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake bakery chain

Chicken Salad is sweetening its menu offerings via an acquisition.