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

10/23/2022
Study: Demand for secondhand, returned goods — including furniture — exploding
Value is top of mind for all consumers — including the most affluent — as resale expands beyond apparel.

Marianne Wilson
10/23/2022
Walmart overhauls lingerie assortment with new inclusive brand
Walmart is reinventing and putting a more modern spin on one of its best-selling private brands.

Marianne Wilson
10/23/2022
NPD forecasts modest decline in Q4 apparel sales
Consumers are looking to stretch their budgets as they head into holiday sales.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2022
Love’s Travel Stops in milestone store opening
Love’s Travel Stops continues to expand its footprint and offerings.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2022
CGP: Holiday sales growth to slow; home improvement category to outpace other sectors
Inflation in food, gas and household utility costs is shaping up as the Grinch this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2022
Consumers committed to sustainable purchases; intent varies by category
The demand for sustainable goods and services is becoming increasingly important in U.S. consumers’ purchasing decisions.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2022
JLL: Stores regain popularity for holiday shopping; preferred retailers are….
Shoppers are heading to stores for holiday shopping, attracted, at least in part, by a festive atmosphere.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2022
Authentic Brands Group completes acquisition of Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group has added another apparel brand to its ever-growing portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2022
The North Face to open 70-plus stores in North America
The North Face is expanding its footprint — at home and across the globe.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2022
Survey: Consumers’ online fraud concerns rise this holiday season
Consumers are more accepting of security measures when it comes to online shopping and have higher overall expectations for the experience.

Marianne Wilson