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

6/4/2023
GNC exec joins C-suite at Rue21
Another GNC senior leader has made the move to Rue21.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
Father’s Day poised for record spending
Consumers are expected to go all for Father’s Day this year — but not as much as they did for Mother’s day.

Marianne Wilson
6/4/2023
RH remains committed to store growth — at home and abroad — despite headwinds
RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) is moving forward with its ambitious expansion plans even as it reported a decline in first-quarter earnings.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Retail C-Suite Moves: May Scorecard
Here’s a look at the major C-suite appointments that occurred in May (listed in the order they were announced.)

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Authentic Brands Group acquires Hunter
Authentic Brands Group’s buying spree continues.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Report: Bidders reportedly interested in BuyBuy Baby
BuyBuy Baby may not go down with the ship.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Toys"R"Us set to return to UK retail scene
The brick-and-mortar comeback of Toys"R"Us continues.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
Five Below on track to open 200-plus stores; convert 400 stores to new format
Five Below is continuing its aggressive expansion even as its customers face “multiple macro headwinds.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2023
NRF: Most consumers think retail crime is up
Retailers aren’t the only ones who are concerned about growing retail theft.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2023
Lululemon Q1 sales surge 24%; raises full-year outlook
Lululemon Athletica Inc. maintained momentum during its first quarter, reporting better-than-expected sales and earnings.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2023
Walmart hikes wages for thousands of pharmacists and opticians
Walmart is raising wages for two groups of employees as it continues to expand in health care in a still-competitive job market.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2023
First Look: Petco unveils experiential flagship in NY
Petco Health and Wellness has opened a one-stop health and wellness destination for pets in the heart of the Big Apple.

Marianne Wilson