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

11/22/2022
Nordstrom swings to surprise Q3 loss
Nordstrom Inc. was not immune to the softening customer demand that has hit other retailers as it reported declines in both its top and bottom lines for the third quarter.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
Best Buy Q3 top estimates; inventory down 15% year-over-year
Best Buy reported top and bottom-line third-quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
First Look: Allbirds goes big in Boston
Allbirds has opened one of its largest stores to date.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
Kitchenware brand Our Place makes brick-and-mortar store debut
Another direct-to-consumer brand has made its physical store debut.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
American Eagle Outfitters expects ‘promotional’ holiday; inventory in good shape
American Eagle Outfitters reported a big dip in its third-quarter earnings but sounded a confident note about its actions to manage its inventory.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
Dunkin Brands’ former CEO named chairman of Abercrombie; retailer beats estimates
Abercrombie & Fitch reported profit and sales declines but still beat Wall Street expectations as its namesake division continues to post impressive gains.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 sales up 8%; raises full-year outlook
Dick’s Sporting Goods maintained momentum in its third quarter, reporting better-than-expected third-quarter profit and revenue and an unexpected increase in comparable store sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2022
Academy Sports + Outdoors enters new state
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to extend its brick-and-mortar market reach.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2022
Walmart teams up with customers for local holiday giving program
Walmart has launched a new charitable initiative.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2022
NRF: Rail strike would be ‘devastating’ for businesses, consumers, economy
With the risk of a national freight rail strike increasing, the National Retail Federation wants Congress to take action.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2022
Yesway achieves store milestone
Yesway’s momentum continues.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2022
Deloitte: Thanksgiving weekend shopping looks strong; spending to rise 12%
A new survey from Deloitte reveals what retailers can expect from shoppers between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Marianne Wilson