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

6/7/2023
Esprit continues U.S. retail comeback
Esprit is doubling down on its return to brick-and-mortar in the United States.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2023
Imports down 22% as container shipments return to pre-pandemic levels
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to be 22% lower during the first half of 2023 than the same time last year.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
GameStop fires CEO, names Ryan Cohen as executive chairman
The chief executive at GameStop Corp. has been shown the door.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Made In Cookware expands in brick-and-mortar
Made In Cookware (Made In) is bringing its premium ware directly to consumers.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Puttshack expands executive team; poised for rapid expansion
The entertainment concept has added two new members to its senior leadership ranks as it continues to expand its U.S. footprint.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Gen Z shoppers prefer off-price, discount retail; value speed; credit-averse
When it comes to shopping, Gen Z consumers are truly omnichannel. They also defy stereotypes.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Lululemon holds firm on decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery
Lululemon has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to its employees intervening in robbery attempts at its stores.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Economic conditions look like ‘soft landing,’ not recession, says NRF economist
Although economic indicators are giving conflicting signs, the nation does not appear to be in a recession and should be headed toward a soft landing from inflation and high-interest rates.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2023
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Q1 earnings, sales rise; lifts outlook; opening 44 stores
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings reported a solid first quarter as its deals attracted value-seeking consumers — including higher-income and younger ones.

Marianne Wilson
6/5/2023
Primark to open at Arundel Mills in Hanover, Md.
Primark is adding another state to its U.S. footprint.

Marianne Wilson