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

10/31/2022
Holidays electronics purchase intent is highest for …
More than one-third of consumers expect to purchase a consumer electronics product this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2022
Victoria’s Secret to acquire Adore Me for $400 million in cash
Victoria’s Secret & Co. is adding a digitally native brand to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2022
Survey reveals which categories will see holiday increases — and decreases
Amid economic uncertainty and high inflation, Americans appear to be approaching the holiday season somewhat cautiously and shifting their spending.

Marianne Wilson
10/31/2022
Two RH veterans join C-suite for new contemporary home brand
The parent company of young women’s fashion retailer Altar’d State is launching a contemporary home brand.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
Target in holiday partnership with Britain’s Marks & Spencer
Holiday shoppers at Target will be able to purchase tasty signature items from a British heritage brand.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
BJ’s newest location is in …
BJ’s Wholesale Club has had a busy couple of months.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
Bergmeyer expands; new office headed by Christian Davies
Bergmeyer is expanding with the opening of a third office.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
Ace Hardware to open more than 170 stores in 2022
Ace Hardware is not backing down from expansion.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
First Look: Kohl’s opens concept store with self-checkout, other new elements
Kohl’s has unveiled a one-of-a-kind “concept” store designed to provide a more localized and modern shopping experience.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
Walmart partners to open holiday pop-ups for small business retailers
Some Walmart stores will be offering shoppers a new option this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2022
Ross Stores opens 40 stores
Ross Stores has completed its 2022 expansion plans.

Marianne Wilson
10/27/2022
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. adds alternate pickup locations for online shoppers
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. customers can now pick up their online orders at Walgreens.

Marianne Wilson