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

9/4/2023
WHP Global to acquire global denim brand G-Star Raw
WHP continues to fatten up its brand portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2023
Under Armour taps fashion-industry veteran John Varvatos as chief design officer
Under Armour continues to shake up its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
8/31/2023
Brilliant Earth makes mall debut in three locations — here’s where
Brilliant Earth Group is expanding its retail fleet by moving into malls as it looks to reach a wider audience.

Marianne Wilson
8/31/2023
Lululemon posts strong quarter amid global growth; raises forecast
Lululemon Athletica Inc. continued its momentum in the second quarter and once again lifted its full-year guidance despite a “dynamic operating environment.”

Marianne Wilson
8/31/2023
The most popular point-of-sale payment options are…
Consumers now have plenty of options when it comes to paying for goods, but one type of payment method reigns supreme.

Marianne Wilson
8/31/2023
Walgreens CEO out
Walgreens Boots Alliance has started a search for a new chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
8/30/2023
JCPenney investing $1 billion on store, digital, tech upgrades to revive business
JCPenney unveiled an ambitious plan to revive its iconic but ailing 121-year-old department store business.

Marianne Wilson
8/30/2023
Dollar General posts tough quarter; slashes guidance
Dollar General Corp. reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and sales and cut its full-year guidance as its shoppers continued to focus on lower-priced everyday essentials over discretionary goods.

Marianne Wilson
8/30/2023
Five Below sales up 15.2%; opening 200 stores; cuts guidance amid shrink increase
Five Below delivered second-quarter results in line with its guidance on the top and bottom line and, similar to many other retailers, warned of shrink increases.

Marianne Wilson
8/29/2023
New proposal would expand who is eligible for overtime pay to millions of workers
A proposed change in overtime pay rules that would make millions of more workers eligible for overtime pay would have a big impact on the retail and food industries.

Marianne Wilson