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

9/12/2023
Deloitte: Holiday sales expected to increase 3.5% to 4.6%
Retailers can expect some growth this holiday season, but it will be slower than last year amid moderating inflation and a decrease in pandemic-era savings.

Marianne Wilson
9/12/2023
Birkenstock files for IPO
An iconic, German-made footwear brand with a devoted global fan base has filed to go public in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
9/11/2023
Target unveils long-term partnership with jewelry brand Kendra Scott
Target Corp. is adding some sparkle to its offerings ahead of the holidays as it continues its strategy of long-term brand partnerships.

Marianne Wilson
9/11/2023
Best Buy dives deeper into home health care
Best Buy is expanding the role of its Geek Squad in providing in-home care.

Marianne Wilson
9/11/2023
Casey’s to add ‘at least’ 150 stores in fiscal 2024
Casey’s General Stores reported first-quarter earnings that topped Street estimates amid what it called a more “normalized macro operating environment.”

Marianne Wilson
9/11/2023
Macy’s appoints global retail exec as CEO of Bloomingdale’s
Macy’s Inc. has tapped an international retail executive to lead its luxury division.

Marianne Wilson
9/11/2023
Famous Footwear parent company names first-ever chief design & product officer
Caleres has expanded its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2023
Holiday sales growth to be sluggish; six tips to weather the storm
A new holiday sales forecast is predicting sluggish holiday growth but offers some hope for improvement.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2023
Survey: Credit cards, debit cards most popular for holiday shopping
Rising interest rates and inflation are expected to impact holiday shopping habits.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2023
Rising import cargo volume bodes well for holiday season
Judging by import cargo volume, retailers are feeling positive about the holiday selling season.

Marianne Wilson