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

8/15/2023
Iconic San Francisco store Gump’s warns it could close
One of San Francisco’s most storied luxury merchants may join the list of other retailers who have left the city.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Herschel Supply continues store expansion
Herschel Supply has opened its second store in New York City, a flagship in SoHo.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Consumers plan to spend less, shop earlier this holiday season
Holiday shoppers will be on the lookout for more discounts and sales this year than last.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
TJX Companies profit, sales surge amid strong customer traffic; raises outlook
Customers are not pulling back spending at off-price giant TJX Companies, which reported second-quarter gains across all its divisions.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Aldi making 400-store acquisition
Aldi is making a big Southeast-focused acquisition.

Marianne Wilson
8/15/2023
Target Q2 profit jumps but sales fall as consumers pull back; cuts guidance
Target Corp. reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings but its sales fell short as consumers continue to pull back on nonessential spending.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
The 10 brands with the most ‘influential’ branding are …
A fast-growing subscription-based website and app has the most influential branding in America.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
Retail sales jump in July amid Prime Day and other special ‘deal days’
After slowing retail growth, sales got a midsummer boost amid multiple promotions by retailers, including Amazon’s Prime Day mega-event.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
Circana: General merchandise spending — in dollars and units — down in July, August
Retailers can expect a delayed back-to-school shopping season as shifts in consumer spending are affecting what, when and if consumers make purchases.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
Convenience-store retailers report higher sales year-to-date
The nation’s C-store industry is heading into the last five months of the year with momentum.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
Macy’s taps former McKinsey & Co. exec as chief customer and digital officer
A 20-year McKinsey veteran is joining the c-suite at Macy’s Inc.

Marianne Wilson
8/14/2023
Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America
Casey’s General Stores is expanding its footprint in the South via an acquisition.

Marianne Wilson