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

5/10/2023
Walgreens sells some AmerisourceBergen shares — for $644 million
Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold additional shares in drug distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2023
Nordstrom taps former Target exec as CFO
Nordstrom has ended its search for a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
5/9/2023
Vitamin Shoppe parent company going private in $2.6B management buyout
A group led by the company CEO is taking the parent company of The Vitamin Shoppe private.

Marianne Wilson
5/9/2023
NRF: U.S. economy ‘remained in gear’ during the first quarter
The difficulties of taming inflation was evident in the first quarter as consumer spending grew 6.5% over the previous quarter.

Marianne Wilson
5/9/2023
‘Luxury’ cannabis store Gotham opens in NYC
A new store opening in New York City aims to reinvent cannabis retailing.

Marianne Wilson
5/9/2023
Warby Parker to open 40 stores in 2023; posts ‘solid’ Q1
Warby Parker is really just getting started when it comes to growing its brick-and-mortar footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/9/2023
Joann on the hunt for a new CEO
The chief executive of Joann Inc. has departed.

Marianne Wilson
5/8/2023
Christmas Tree Shops files for bankruptcy; closing 10 stores —here’s where
Christmas Tree Shops is downsizing.

Marianne Wilson
5/8/2023
First Look: Ethically-sourced footwear brand Freedom Moses opens its first U.S. pop-up
A footwear brand best known for its genderless and sustainable slides for adults and kids has opened up shop temporarily in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
5/8/2023
Victoria’s Secret fashion show to make comeback — completely reimagined
Victoria’s Secret has overhauled its signature marketing event for a “new generation of women.”

Marianne Wilson
5/8/2023
Tempur Sealy to acquire Mattress Firm in $4 billion deal
A leading bedding maker is set to acquire the nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2023
Timberland celebrates “community” with new SoHo flagship
Timberland has taken its in-store brand experience to a new level as it launches its first-ever U.S. membership program.

Marianne Wilson