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

10/5/2022
Survey: Retailers ramping up holiday promotions
Retailers are heading into the holiday season generally optimistic but facing new challenges that include inflation-weary consumer attitudes and marketing ROI difficulties.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2022
Under Armour makes changes in leadership team
Under Armour has promoted two executives.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2022
JCPenney holiday hiring plans slightly down from last year; to hold national event
JCPenney is trimming its seasonal hires this year.

Marianne Wilson
10/4/2022
DTC brand Parachute expands — into the living room and in brick-and-mortar
Parachute is spreading its wings.

Marianne Wilson
10/4/2022
Retailers welcome new debit card regulations
The nation’s retail groups are applauding a move by the Federal Reserve that will help level the payment processing field for online and in-store transactions.

Marianne Wilson
10/4/2022
KPMG: Holiday shoppers to spend more this year due to inflation; top 3 concerns are …
Shoppers’ average holiday spending will be higher this year than last but it won’t be enough to dent the impact of inflation.

Marianne Wilson
10/4/2022
Survey: Holiday shoppers to start early, look for sales; shop in-store
Shoppers are returning to stores this holiday season — and they are also shopping earlier than ever as they prioritize sales and promotions.

Marianne Wilson
10/4/2022
Target taps Kaiser Permanente exec to lead digital
Target Corp. has added a seasoned digital leader to its leadership team.

Marianne Wilson
10/3/2022
Schnucks lets employees selects shifts, store locations
Schnuck Markets is introducing a flex assignment option for its employees.

Marianne Wilson
10/3/2022
Kohl’s joins other retailers in kicking off holiday deals in October
Early holiday promotions are fast becoming a trend in the retail industry.

Marianne Wilson
10/3/2022
REI makes Black Friday permanent paid-off holiday for all employees
REI Co-op is cementing a seven-year tradition.

Marianne Wilson
10/3/2022
Secondhand fashion marketplace Poshmark acquired in billion dollar deal
Poshmark has agreed to be acquired in a deal valued at approximately $1.2 billion.

Marianne Wilson