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

11/30/2022
Designer Brands Q3 profit falls; owned-brand sales boost revenue
The parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The Shoe Company reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter bottom and top-line results and lowered its full-year guidance amid slowing consumer demand.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
NRF: GDP growth slows but consumer spending remains positive
Consumer spending should remain strong even as its rapid pace continues to slow.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Dollar General to open 1,050 stores in 2023; Q3 earnings fall amid higher costs
Dollar General’s third-quarter sales rose 11.1% but costs took a bite out of the company’s earnings.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2022
Five Below maintains momentum with strong quarter; lifts guidance
Five Below reported a better-than-expected third quarter during which it continued to expand its footprint as it entered two new states.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Walmart offers aid to employees, shooting victims’ families; store remains dark
Walmart is reaching out to help employees and the families of the shooting victims in the aftermath of the shooting in the breakroom of its store in Chesapeake, Va., last week.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Retailers applaud Congressional action to avert rail strike
The U.S. House on Wednesday afternoon approved a bill to avert a nationwide freight rail strike by imposing a labor agreement between rail companies and their employees.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Miniso expands U.S. store operations
A value global retailer is growing its U.S. store footprint.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Sheetz to expand into Michigan, starting in Detroit area
Sheetz is growing its six-state footprint as it prepares to expand into its first new state in 20 years.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Condado Tacos looks to open up to 100 restaurants by 2026
Condado Tacos has big growth plans.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2022
Foot Locker on hunt for new CFO; former Ulta Beauty exec named COO
Foot Locker is making changes to its executive team under the leadership of its new CEO, Mary Dillon.

Marianne Wilson
11/28/2022
Freddy’s to expand into Canada
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is set to grow north of the border.

Marianne Wilson
11/28/2022
Amazon wins the online price wars, according to study
One retailer has the lowest online prices across 15 categories and against 13 leading U.S. retailers in a new study.

Marianne Wilson