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

6/14/2022
New CEO to take reins of Helzberg Diamonds
The chief executive of Helzberg Diamonds is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
6/14/2022
At Home hits store milestone — in a new market
At Home has entered a new market as it continues to expand nationwide.

Marianne Wilson
6/14/2022
Study: Hourly employees ‘deeply dissatisfied’— here’s what they want
The “Great Resignation” is showing signs of slowing, but the majority of hourly workers are deeply dissatisfied with their jobs.

Marianne Wilson
6/14/2022
Consumers pull back on spending in May
U.S. retail spending stalled in May as consumers dealt with continuing inflation for food and other essentials and high prices at the pump.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2022
Abercrombie & Fitch sets $5 billion annual sales goal
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is thinking big long-term.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2022
Cardenas Markets supermarket chain acquired by private equity firm
An acquisition will result in the merger of two ethnic grocers.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2022
Mastercard: Back-to-school sales to rise 7.5% with department stores a ‘winner’
The return to in-store shopping will help fuel sales during retailers’ second biggest selling season.

Marianne Wilson
6/13/2022
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues store growth
Academy Sports + Outdoors is entering new markets as part of its store expansion plans.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2022
BJ’s Wholesale Club expanding; to enter its 18th state
BJ’s Wholesale Club’s ongoing expansion is bringing it into a new market.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2022
Blue Nile to go public via SPAC deal; valued at $873 million
The pioneering online disruptor of the diamond jewelry market is returning to the public arena through an agreement with a special purpose acquisition company.

Marianne Wilson