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

09/22/2023

Target gives inside view of its ‘stores-as-hubs’ strategy

Target Corp. is offering some of the insights behind one of its core business strategies.
09/22/2023

Bagels & Co. to open 20 locations

Bagels & Co. is targeting Pennsylvania and Florida for expansion.
09/21/2023

Red Lobster names CEO, chairman

Red Lobster has appointed a 30-year restaurant industry veteran as chief executive.
09/21/2023

The 25 most innovative U.S. companies — according to consumers — are …

Most tech companies strive to be at the forefront of innovation. But only four tech brands were ranked by consumers in the top 25 most innovative U.S. companies.
09/21/2023

Study: Online retailers lose $1B annually due to refund scams, other policy abuses

Consumer misuse of return policies, coupons and loyalty programs is taking a toll on retailers’ profits.
09/20/2023

True Religion in big global expansion move

True Religion continues to grow its brand outside its home market.
09/20/2023

Starbucks names co-CEO for its second biggest market; opens innovation center

Starbucks Coffee Company continues to focus on China, naming a co-CEO for the region and opening a nearly one million sq.ft. “coffee innovation park” near Shanghai.
09/20/2023

First Look: Walmart opens its first-ever pet services center

Walmart’s transparent, affordable health care model is going to the dogs. Literally.
09/20/2023

Halloween spending to hit new record high; most popular costumes are …

Consumers aren’t letting any economic concerns get in the way of celebrating Halloween this year.
09/19/2023

Amazon ups hiring holiday hiring by 67%; boosts hourly pay

Amazon is hiring a record number of workers for the upcoming holiday season.