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

5/31/2023
Macy’s sales fall short in tough Q1; cuts outlook
Macy’s reported worse-than-expected first-quarter sales and reduced its outlook amid a slowdown in consumer spending that picked up more steam in the early spring.

Marianne Wilson
5/30/2023
BJ’s exec joins C-suite at parent company of Price Chopper and Tops Market
Northeast Grocery Inc. has a new tech head.

Marianne Wilson
5/30/2023
Survey: Luxury spending focus shifts to travel, savings
Consumers are prioritizing savings and travel amid concerns about the economy.

Marianne Wilson
5/30/2023
Advance Auto Parts’ Q1 profit plunges
Advance Auto Parts reported a tough first quarter with a big profit miss as its cut its full-year outlook and slashed its dividend.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2023
Dollar General makes leadership promotions
Dollar General General Corp. has promoted six executives and made one new hire across its store support center and field teams.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2023
Walgreens in workforce reduction— but not in stores, or DCs
Walgreens Boots Alliance is trimming its corporate headcount.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2023
Luxury retailer The Webster to open three new stores with Simon — here's where
The Webster is expanding its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2023
BurgerFi International names exec from rival chain as CEO
BurgerFi International has tapped a seasoned restaurant executive as its next chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2023
Confidence slips in May; consumers ‘gloomy’
Increased worries about the labor market put a dent in consumer confidence in May.

Marianne Wilson
5/25/2023
Journeys to close 100 stores as it looks to grow off-mall
Genesco is downsizing the store footprint of its teen footwear banner.

Marianne Wilson