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

6/8/2023
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
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