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

7/4/2024
Amazon expands carrier agreement with Sun Country Airlines
Amazon is expanding its air cargo operations with Minnesota-based, low-cost air carrier Sun Country Airlines.

Marianne Wilson
7/4/2024
First Look: H-E-B expands in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
H-E-B has opened its newest outpost in the Dallas-Fort Worth area — with more to come.

Marianne Wilson
7/4/2024
NRF applauds Supreme Court ruling on debit card swipe fee challenge
The National Retail Federation welcomed the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court allowing a lawsuit that says the Federal Reserve set its 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees too high to move forward despite arguments that the suit was filed too late.

Marianne Wilson
7/2/2024
Parent company of Saks to acquire Neiman Marcus in blockbuster deal
HBC, the Canadian parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson’s Bay and other brands, is adding another retailer to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
7/2/2024
Mango debuts first international location of its teen-focused store concept
Spanish fashion giant Mango has unveiled the first location beyond its home market of its teen-focused store concept with the opening of a store in London.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2024
Placer.ai: Retailers finding success with small-format stores
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to store size.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2024
Bealls Inc. taps former Chico’s, Estée Lauder exec for key marketing role
Bealls Inc. has appointed Leana Less as senior VP of marketing.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2024
Report: Iconic music retailer Sam Ash to be acquired by Mexican retailer
Sam Ash has reportedly found a new owner.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2024
Delta Apparel files for bankruptcy; to sell 28-store Salt Life brand
Delta Apparel, a wholesale clothing manufacturer based outside of Atlanta, has filed for bankruptcy amid higher costs and declining demand.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2024
Target takes deep dive into sleepwear, intimates
Target Corp. is doubling down on its private label intimates and sleepwear brand.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2024
Ikea will open on NYC’s Fifth Avenue as owner takes stake in new office, retail tower
Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, which owns the majority of Ikea stores worldwide, has invested in the largest development on Fifth Avenue in more than 60 years.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2024
JLL: Back-to-school shopping to rise nearly 22%; physical stores most popular option
There is good news for retailers in an annual survey of consumers’ back-to-school spending intentions.

Marianne Wilson