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

8/16/2023
Placer.ai: Convenience-stores driving massive traffic
Convenience stores have evidently captured consumers’ hearts, as visits nationwide have increased more than 60% over the past four and a half years.

Marianne Wilson
8/16/2023
U.S. consumer spending remains strong in July — but not in all categories
Consumers continued to show their resilience in July.

Marianne Wilson
8/16/2023
Coach parent Q4 earnings, revenue miss amid softer U.S. demand
Tapestry reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue days after it announced a big acquisition.

Marianne Wilson
8/16/2023
Report: New owners of BuyBuy Baby and Harmon plot store returns
Two bankrupt brands whose stores have all gone dark may yet live to see another day in brick-and-mortar — one in a big way.

Marianne Wilson
8/16/2023
Walmart runs strong in Q2, fueled by surging grocery, online sales
Walmart blew past Street expectations and raised its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter as it continued to win over shoppers —both in-store and online.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Executive leadership changes at Walmart
The upcoming departure of a Walmart veteran has set in motion several other leadership changes.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Iconic San Francisco store Gump’s warns it could close
One of San Francisco’s most storied luxury merchants may join the list of other retailers who have left the city.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Herschel Supply continues store expansion
Herschel Supply has opened its second store in New York City, a flagship in SoHo.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Consumers plan to spend less, shop earlier this holiday season
Holiday shoppers will be on the lookout for more discounts and sales this year than last.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
TJX Companies profit, sales surge amid strong customer traffic; raises outlook
Customers are not pulling back spending at off-price giant TJX Companies, which reported second-quarter gains across all its divisions.

Marianne Wilson