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

5/7/2023
Imports expected to remain below 2022 for most of this year
Congestion at the nation’s ports has largely disappeared as import levels have fallen amid economic uncertainty.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2023
China-based Miniso to open flagship in Times Square
A global discount retailer is setting up shop in the Big Apple as it continues to grow its U.S. footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2023
Foot Locker hires Nike veteran to lead banner
A 19-year Nike veteran has been tapped to head up a Foot Locker banner that serves the Hispanic community.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2023
Walmart names longtime exec as chief merchant
Walmart did not waste any time in filling a critical role in its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
PepsiCo. exec to head marketing at Sephora U.S.
Sephora U.S. is getting a new chief marketer whose resume includes eight years at Google.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
Kearney: U.S. executives cautiously optimistic about end of inflation
The good news is that the current inflationary cycle seems to be nearing its end.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
Famed NYC off-price retailer Century 21 reopens flagship
An iconic off-price department store that declared bankruptcy and liquidated its stores in 2020 is poised for its comeback.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
CEO confidence ticks down slightly; hiring difficulties persist
The nation’s CEOs are preparing for a recession. The good news is that they still expect it will be a short one.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
Aventura Mall’s new tenants include …
Aventura Mall in Miami has unveiled more than a dozen luxury brands, first-to-market pop-ups and new dining experiences in time for spring.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
Wilson Sporting Goods opens first West Coast store
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. continues to expand its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/4/2023
Survey: Well-maintained restrooms can increase business
Retailers who fail to keep their restrooms clean, well-kept and up to modern standards risk losing customers.

Marianne Wilson
5/3/2023
Shopify sells majority of its logistics business to Flexport
Shopify is returning to its roots.

Marianne Wilson