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

3/22/2023
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open 45 new stores n 2023; deal pipeline ‘strong’
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings reported a 9.7% rise in fourth-quarter sales and said its long-term expansion plans remain on track.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2023
Walmart is the largest private U.S. employer of women
The nation’s largest retailer is also the largest private employer of women in the United States.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2023
Crisp & Green continues national expansion
Crisp & Green is set to enter another state.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2023
Easter spending expected to reach a record $24 billion
Shoppers are ramping up their Easter spending this year to new highs that exceed pre-pandemic levels.

Marianne Wilson
3/21/2023
Petco launches fresh food subscription; expanding vet hospitals, rural store format
Petco Health & Wellness reported its 17th consecutive quarter of comp growth in its fourth quarter, along with its 16th consecutive quarter of customer growth.

Marianne Wilson
3/20/2023
Foot Locker details store closing — and opening — plans
Foot Locker’s new plan to move the company forward includes some major changes in its store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2023
Foot Locker to shift off-mall, expand new formats, close underperforming stores
Foot Locker reported a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter and unveiled a new plan to move the company forward that includes an increased focus on its core banners and a shift in its real estate strategy.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2023
Rue 21 taps former GNC head as new CEO
The chief executive of Rue 21 is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
3/16/2023
Trader Joe’s, Lego, Bath & Body Works among American’s ‘most loved’ brands
A regional grocery powerhouse is the brand most positively talked about in offline conversations — ahead of more than 650 brands across all consumer categories.

Marianne Wilson
3/16/2023
Academy Sports Q4 profit up; opening 13 to 15 stores
Academy Sports + Outdoors maintained its profit momentum in the fourth quarter even as its sales fell amid the “uncertain” economic environment.

Marianne Wilson