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

7/19/2022
Retailers recognized as Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
Eighteen retail companies received a score of 80 or above on the annual Disability Index Equality Index, giving earning them the title of “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
Ten retailers rank among 50 ‘most innovative brands’
Consumers have spoken.

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
Tommy Hilfiger parent names taps H&M vet to head up supply chain
Another H&M veteran has joined the C-suite at PVH Corp.

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
Sam’s Club joins new hiring program for at-risk youth
Sam’s Club is the fourth major employer to sign on to a new initiative aimed at helping young people who face the greatest risk of ending up in prison.

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
Kirkland’s starts search for a new CFO
The chief financial officer of Kirkland’s is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
New law in Michigan protects against online fraud
Meijer and other Michigan retailers are celebrating the passage of legislation that protects physical retailers as well as consumers from organized online retail fraud.

Marianne Wilson
7/18/2022
Not all store retailers benefitted from Prime Day
Retailers in select categories saw large foot-traffic increases during Prime Day 2022.

Marianne Wilson
7/17/2022
H&M to fully exit Russia amid ‘impossible’ situation
Sweden’s Hennes & Mauritz is taking steps — including temporarily re-opening its stores — to completely shut down its business operations in Russia.

Marianne Wilson
7/17/2022
Kohl’s chief technology and supply chain officer to leave
Kohl’s Corp. has appointed a new chief technology officer.

Marianne Wilson
7/17/2022
Kroger store expands offerings with ‘virtual food court’
The Kroger Co. continues to expand its fledgling ghost kitchen initiative.

Marianne Wilson