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

10/29/2023
First Look: Walmart invests $500 million in 117-store upgrade
Walmart continues to invest in the modernization of its store fleet.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2023
Jack in the Box expanding in two new markets
Jack in the Box is entering new markets as its continues to grow its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2023
Shein acquires UK fast-fashion brand Missguided
Shein continues to expand its global reach.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2023
Disney to open holiday pop-up — in-person and online
Disney is kicking off the holiday season with an experiential pop-up village.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2023
Bergmeyer partners to launch retailer-focused sustainability consultancy
Bergmeyer has joined forces with the Sustainability Management & Strategy Collaborative (SMSC) to launch a retailer-focused sustainability consultancy.

Marianne Wilson
10/26/2023
Abercrombie & Fitch sued over ex-CEO’s alleged sex-trafficking of male models
Abercrombie & Fitch has been hit with a lawsuit filed by a former male model. The suit is seeking class-action status.

Marianne Wilson
10/26/2023
Lululemon among Canada’s most valuable brands
The top three highest-growing companies in a ranking of the most valuable Canadian brands are discount retailers.

Marianne Wilson
10/26/2023
Forever 21 to expand global reach in new deal with Shein
Authentic Brands Group has signed a long-term agreement for its Forever 21 banner with Singapore-based Shein.

Marianne Wilson
10/26/2023
The Home Depot makes two leadership changes
The Home Depot is making some changes designed to align the company to better serve what it called its largest growth opportunity: the pro customer.

Marianne Wilson
10/25/2023
Retailers oppose new joint employer rule; call it ‘harmful’ to retail employers
The nation’s major retail and resturant groups are calling out the National Labor Relations Board’s expansion of the joint employer rule.

Marianne Wilson
10/25/2023
First Look: Check out Rolling Stones NYC pop-up store
The Rolling Stones are painting NYC and LA red — and black.

Marianne Wilson
10/25/2023
Poshmark to focus on U.S. and Canada; exits international markets
The Poshmark platform is going dark overseas.

Marianne Wilson