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

9/14/2023
AlixPartners: ‘Value-right’ retailers will win holiday; shoppers to trade down
The pressures of inflation, higher interest rates, high credit-card debt and other factors will moderate spending across the board this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Leading customer service pain points for online shopping are ….
One poor customer service encounter online can turn a customer off for good.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
First Look: True Religion opens its first new store in four years
True Religion is expanding at home, overseas and into new product categories.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Retail sales notch small gain in August despite slowing economy
Retail sales growth was sluggish in August as inflation continued and interest rates remained high.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Starbucks' Howard Schultz steps down from board
It’s the end of an era at Starbucks Coffee Company.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2023
Parent company of Altar’d State to close all stores — all day — on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve typically brings a surge of last-minute shoppers to stores. But that won’t happen at one national retailer this year.

Marianne Wilson
9/12/2023
Management shakeup at Nordstrom
Nordstrom has made several executive leadership appointments in its merchandising and store organizations.

Marianne Wilson
9/12/2023
Amazon opens ‘tech hub’ on landmark NYC retail site
The former home of one of New York City’s most iconic department stores has been transformed into a state-of-the-art modern office building for an online giant.

Marianne Wilson
9/12/2023
Mass merchandisers top list of grocery pickup channels most frequently shopped
When it comes to grocery online orders, most shoppers prefer in-store pickup.

Marianne Wilson
9/12/2023
Ikea U.S. launches two major sustainability initiatives
Ikea U.S. is doubling down on its commitment to become a climate positive business.

Marianne Wilson