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

6/10/2024
Primark to expand into Virginia as U.S. store growth continues
Primark continues to expand southward.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2024
Buc-ee’s opens 75,000-sq.-ft. store — its largest location yet
Things are bigger in Texas — even convenience stores.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2024
Pioneering online fashion retailer Revolve opens first permanent store
After some 20 years in business, millennial and Gen Z fashion retailer Revolve Group has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2024
NRF: Retail sales jump in May; largest month-over-month gain in over a year
Retail sales rose significantly, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, as consumers continued to spend and drive growth.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2024
GameStop Q1 sales plummet 29%; to sell more stock
GameStop Corp. reported another quarter of falling sales even as its loss narrowed.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2024
TJX Cos. to expand into Mexico through joint venture
The TJX Companies is entering a new region as it partners to expand its footprint south of the border.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2024
On-fire running brand Hoka opens its first U.S. flagship
Hoka has made its flagship debut in the heart of midtown Manhattan.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2024
WHP-led consortium gets court OK to acquire Express; group includes mall landlords
Express, Inc. has inched closer to being acquired by its landlords.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2024
DSW names marketing chief; acquires Canadian footwear chain
A seasoned marketing executive has joined the leadership team at Designer Brands Inc.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2024
Chipotle shareholders approve historic stock split
Chipotle Mexican Grill shareholders have approved one the biggest stock splits in New York Stock Exchange history.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2024
H&M celebrates pride across the Americas
June is Pride Month and H&M is showing its colors.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2024
Big Lots Q1 sales fall amid spending pullback by core customers
Big Lots reported a loss and disappointing sales for its first quarter as its core consumers remain under financial pressure and continue to rein in spending, particularly in high-ticket discretionary items.

Marianne Wilson