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

9/15/2022
TGI Fridays signs big development deal
TGI Fridays has entered into what it described as “the most significant development agreement” in its 50-years-plus history.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2022
Bed Bath & Beyond reveals first round of store closings — here’s the list
Bed Bath & Beyond is moving ahead with one part of its newest turnaround effort.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2022
Williams-Sonoma leadership changes; West Elm president leaving
Two company veterans are leaving Williams-Sonoma.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2022
Kanye West tells Gap he’s ending partnership; will open his own stores
Kanye West’s two-year collaboration with Gap Inc. is apparently over.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2022
Retail sales inch up in August amid consumer resiliency
Consumers’ willingness to spend overcame inflation in August as more jobs, higher wages and falling gas prices helped ease some of the pressure of high prices.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2022
Founder of Patagonia gives the company away
As outdoor apparel and gear company Patagonia kicks off its next 50 years, its founder and owner, Yvon Chouinard, and his family have made an unusual decision.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2022
Survey: Shoppers to look for bargains, shop online this holiday season
“Affordability” and “digital” will be the watchwords for the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2022
Next Level Burger raises $20 million to accelerate store growth
Next Level Burger has raised new funding to support its ambitious expansion strategy.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2022
Nordstrom Rack to open three new stores next fall — here’s where
Nordstrom Rack is expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.

Marianne Wilson
9/13/2022
Consumers buying more store brands amid rising prices
As consumers reduce purchasing amid higher prices, two categories remain largely unaffected.

Marianne Wilson