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

11/15/2023
First Look: Crate & Barrel opens flagship in historic NYC location
Crate & Barrel has unveiled its first-ever “immersive design” store in a building that once housed one of New York City’s largest department stores.

Marianne Wilson
11/15/2023
Walmart Q3 tops estimates on strong U.S. sales; strikes cautious note
Walmart reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations with growth across all segments. Grocery once again led U.S. sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/15/2023
Macy’s Q3 top, bottom lines beat Street; lifts profit outlook
Macy’s reported a better-than-expected third quarter as improvements in gross margins and merchandise inventory helped offset declining sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
Subway taps Advance Auto Parts CFO to head finance
Subway has appointed Jeff Shepherd as CFO.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
Report: All fragrances locked up at Sephora
Customers can no longer take a fragrance off the shelf for purchase at Sephora.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
Nike C-suite changes include appointment of Amazon veteran as technology head
Nike Inc. is making several key senior leadership changes as it looks to drive innovation, design excellence and marketing.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
TJX posts strong quarter; holiday season off to ‘great start’
The TJX Cos. reported earnings, sales and comps that topped Street estimates and raised its full-year guidance for the the third time this year.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
Target earnings smash expectations but sales fall as consumers delay spending
Target Corp. reported third-quarter earnings and sales that easily topped Street estimates as strength in beauty and other “frequency” categories helped offset ongoing weakness in discretionary spending.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2023
Circuit City plans in-store comeback
Circuit City is plotting its return to physical retail.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2023
Primark expanding into Texas — here are the locations
Primark has its sights set on the largest state in the continental United States.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2023
Private equity firm Aurelius to acquire The Body Shop
The Body Shop is getting a new owner — for a bargain.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2023
Subway taps Advance Auto Parts CFO to head finance
Subway has named a successor for its retiring CFO.

Marianne Wilson