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

12/1/2022
JLL: National retail rents up 4.4% in Q3; experiential tenants taking up more space
Vacant mall anchor space is being transformed into mixed use projects with hotel, multifamily, retail and office components.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods taps longtime Best Buy exec to head stores
A 24-year Best Buy veteran is joining the executive leadership team at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
NRF: GDP growth slows but consumer spending remains positive
Consumer spending should remain strong even as its rapid pace continues to slow.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Walmart launches new initiatives in fight against HIV
Walmart honored World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 by revealing two new community initiatives it is taking to help people cope with and prevent HIV.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Five Below maintains momentum with strong quarter; lifts guidance
Five Below reported a better-than-expected third quarter during which it continued to expand its footprint as it entered two new states.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Designer Brands Q3 profit falls; owned-brand sales boost revenue
The parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter bottom and top-line results and lowered its full-year guidance amid slowing consumer demand.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Dollar General to open 1,050 stores in 2023; Q3 earnings fall amid higher costs
Dollar General’s third-quarter sales rose 11.1% but costs took a bite out of the company’s earnings.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
ICSC: 78% of consumers shopped holiday weekend; discount stores most popular
The majority of U.S. adults went shopping over the long holiday weekend.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Foot Locker on hunt for new CFO; former Ulta Beauty exec named COO
Foot Locker is making changes to its executive team under the leadership of its new CEO, Mary Dillon.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Miniso expands U.S. store operations
A value global retailer is growing its U.S. store footprint.

Marianne Wilson