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

3/1/2023
Kroger to invest over $770 million in employees in 2023
The Kroger Co. is making a big investment this year that will raise employee wages and support comprehensive benefits.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2023
Macy’s Q4 better than expected; expects spending to remain under pressure
Macy’s reported fourth-quarter profit and sales declines but still beat Wall Street estimates.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2023
Walmart to nearly double health center footprint
Walmart is doubling down on its freestanding health center format.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2023
Abercrombie profit drops as sales rise; company ‘cautiously optimistic’
A strong performance by Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s namesake brand helped drive the chain’s fourth-quarter and full-year sales.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2023
Dollar Tree ramping up store growth as momentum continues
Dollar Tree reported earnings and sales that topped analysts’ estimates but offered full-year guidance that fell short.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2023
Everlane exec joins C-suite at QVC parent company
Qurate Retail Group has named a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2023
Kohl’s swings to loss; to test new pricing strategies in latest turnaround effort
Kohl’s Corp. reported a net loss and a sales decline in the holiday quarter and offered disappointing guidance for the year ahead.

Marianne Wilson
2/27/2023
Kohl’s taps industry veteran as president, COO
A 30-year retail veteran is joining the C-suite at Kohl’s.

Marianne Wilson
2/27/2023
Target reveals new store, remodeling plans; Q4 sales, profits top estimates
Target Corp. beat expectations for its fourth quarter amid a “very challenging environment” as consumer spending shifted away from discretionary items.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2023
CSA Webinar Today: How to turn your store into a destination
Learn how to keep up with competitors and consumer trends by transforming your store into a destination that engages customers with a compelling retail experience.

Marianne Wilson