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

5/27/2024
Retailers with the best reputations are...
Amid price increases, the reputation of retailers took a dip in an annual ranking of the reputations of the “most visible” brands in the United States.

Marianne Wilson
5/23/2024
JLL: Celebrity restaurant openings show no signs of slowing down
In the crowded restaurant sector, having a backer with a famous face can help cut through the clutter.

Marianne Wilson
5/23/2024
Ross Stores Q1 sales up 8% as shoppers continue to hunt for off-price bargains
Ross Stores reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue even as inflation continues to squeeze its core shoppers.

Marianne Wilson
5/22/2024
Ralph Lauren quarterly income soars
Ralph Lauren Corp. ended its fiscal year on an upbeat note with earnings and revenue that beat expectations as its average unit prices continued to rise.

Marianne Wilson
5/22/2024
First Look: Wayfair opens its first large-format store — complete with restaurant
Digitally native Wayfair Inc. has given its namesake brand the supersized treatment in brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson
5/22/2024
BJ’s Q1 tops estimates; consumers remain cautious about big-ticket purchases
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue, with gains in membership, traffic and unit volumes.

Marianne Wilson
5/21/2024
TJX sees potential to add another 1,300-plus stores
The TJX Companies sees plenty of opportunity to expand its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/21/2024
Target earnings, revenue fall amid softness in discretionary goods, food
Target Corp. had a rare earnings miss in its first quarter as consumers pulled back spending not only on discretionary items but on groceries as well.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2024
Retailers invited to join reveal of CSA Retail’s Top Women Awards at virtual event
Retailers are invited meet some of the retail industry’s most accomplished female executives at Chain Store Age’s annual Retail’s Top Women Awards event

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2024
Walmart expands Neighborhood Market footprint, tests bigger format
Walmart has unveiled a bigger Neighborhood Market format with more selling space and added features.

Marianne Wilson