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

11/3/2024
C-Suite Moves: October update
Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during August, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
11/3/2024
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy; to explore alternatives
In a move that was not unexpected, TGI Fridays Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2024
Target holiday plans include pop-ups, in-store shops, ‘fantastical’ creatures
Target Corp. is looking to dial up the magic for customers shopping in-store this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2024
First Look: Warby Parker’s redesigned SoHo store is rich in art
Warby Parker has given its first permanent store — opened 11 year ago — an art-filled makeover.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2024
Primark to expand in Texas — here are the locations
Primark has its sights set on Texas as it expands further into the southern United States.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2024
Gen Z fave Princess Polly to make NYC store debut
Princess Polly is expanding her growing realm to the Big Apple.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2024
Amazon Q3 earnings, revenue top estimates
Amazon reported better-than-expected third-quarter results with earnings and revenue that topped the Street, fueled by growth across all its segments, including North America and its cloud division.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2024
Peloton taps former Apple exec as CEO
Peloton Interactive has tapped the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ as its next chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2024
Starbucks’ new strategy includes four-minute service, cozier cafes, simpler menu
On the heels of disappointing full-year and fourth quarter results, the new CEO of Starbucks outlined his turnaround strategy to return the company to growth.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2024
A&G accepting bids for 255 Big Lots store leases across 41 states
A&G Real Estate Partners is now accepting bids on 255 Big Lots store leases as part of the retailer’s restructuring and sale process, including 51 new-to-market leases.

Marianne Wilson