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

6/13/2023
Pilot Company opens two new centers, completes 80 remodels with more to come
Pilot Company is proceeding full speed ahead with its largest investment in store modernization to date.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2023
Overstock.com in $21.5 million bid for some assets of Bed Bath & Beyond
The Bed Bed & Beyond brand name may yet live to see another day.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2023
Stitch Fix taps Macy’s digital chief as CEO
Stitch Fix has ended its search for a new chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2023
RH sets the bar high with European debut; opens in 400-year-old landmark estate
RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) has made a show-stopping global debut with the UK opening of its most ambitious destination to date.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2023
Survey: Only 29% of execs say their boards are doing a good job
Few C-suite executives rate the performance of their boards as good or better.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2023
Retail groups urge Congress to pass payments competition legislation
Legislation to address credit card “swipe” fees has been reintroduced in Congress.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2023
Signet Jewelers comp-sales fall 14%; to pilot new Jared, Kay concepts
Signet Jewelers Ltd. reported declining first-quarter sales and cut its full-year guidance amid “increasing macroeconomic pressures” and a drop-off in engagements.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2023
Regency Lighting has a new name
Regency Lighting and AllSale Electric are now operating as a single company under the new banner of Regency Supply.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2023
Designer Brands Q1 revenue drops but owned-brands penetration jumps
The parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse reported profit and revenue that missed estimates and cut its full-year earnings guidance but said it made progress in its key growth target.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2023
Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain, T&T Supermarkets, to open first U.S. store
A banner owned by Loblaw Companies is coming to the U.S.

Marianne Wilson