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Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

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

1/26/2024
Love’s Travel Stops details 2024 store opening, remodeling plans
Love’s Travel Stops is celebrating its 60th anniversary by continuing to expand its footprint and service offerings.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/26/2024
Layoffs at Levi’s as new CEO takes the reins
Levi Strauss & Co. is entering a new era.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/25/2024
Target’s ‘winning retail format’ includes large — and small — store expansions
Target Corp. is pulling back the curtain on its 2023 new store openings and remodels for a glimpse of what’s to come as the retailer set an ambitious pace moving into 2024.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/24/2024
BDO Retail CFO Survey: Key takeaways, recommendations
Retail CFOs are prioritizing their workforce, adjusting their pricing strategy and betting on generative AI in 2024.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/24/2024
Firehouse Subs to offer cash franchise incentives to first responders, veterans
Firehouse Subs is embracing its roots as its looks to grow its store footprint.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/23/2024
Levi’s, Sephora, Nike, Amazon, CVS among leaders in loyalty
A select number of brands meet or exceed consumers’ expectations to such an extent that they are able to convert market-share and loyalty into category and market dominance.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/23/2024
Study: Target, Walmart and Albertson’s overall top e-commerce grocery performers
A new study underscores the critical role that seamless online shopping experiences and flexible fulfillment methods play in driving grocery shopper satisfaction.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/23/2024
U.S. C-store count up 1.5% in 2023, with only seven states seeing decrease
The convenience store universe grew in 2023 for the second consecutive year — with small operators continuing to account for the majority of locations.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/23/2024
Seen and Heard at NRF 2024
With more than 50 keynote and featured sessions led by industry experts, NRF 2024 more than lived up to its reputation as “Retail’s Big Show.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/23/2024
Parent company of Price Chopper, Tops names new CEO
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI) has tapped a company veteran as its new chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief