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

9/10/2023
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
9/7/2023
Sprouts Farmers Market marks milestone store opening
Sprouts Farmers Market continues to expand its portfolio nationwide.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2023
Forty-five new Sephora shops opening at Kohl’s this fall — here’s where
The department store retailer revealed the locations of 45 Kohl's stores that will be opening a 750-sq.-ft. in-store Sephora shop this fall.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2023
Australia’s Princess Polly in U.S. store debut at Westfield Century City
Princess Polly is expanding her kingdom.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2023
NRF: Economy growing but losing momentum
The economy is still expanding, but not as fast as it was earlier this year.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2023
Kroger, Albertsons to divest more than 400 stores, eight DCs in $1.9B deal
The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. are offloading some stores and distribution centers in connection with their proposed merger.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2023
Express CEO out; taps former Tysons Foods exec as new leader
Express Inc. has tapped a consumer products veteran as its next chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2023
NRF acquires Reverse Logistics Association
The National Retail Federation has acquired the Reverse Logistics Association (RLA), a global trade association for the returns and reverse industry.

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2023
DSW parent company Q2 tops expectations; maintains outlook
Designer Brands reported better-than-expected second-quarter results amid “sequential improvement” in both sales and profitability

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2023
Party City to exit Chapter 11 with debt reduced by $1 billion
Party City Holdco Inc. has received the green light for its restructuring plan.

Marianne Wilson