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

7/31/2022
Study: Aldi, Target, Amazon lead as fastest-growing private brands
Walmart reigns supreme when it comes to private-label household penetration, but three other retailers are coming up fast.

Marianne Wilson
7/31/2022
Amazon launching same-day delivery for PacSun, GNC, select other retailers
Amazon is expanding its Prime same-day delivery benefit to some other retail brands.

Marianne Wilson
7/31/2022
Glossier continues to expand its physical footprint
Glossier has touched down in the nation’s capital.

Marianne Wilson
7/31/2022
Walmart appeals to inflation-weary shoppers with refurbished goods program
Walmart Inc. is putting a new spotlight on its “like new” goods.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2022
Macy’s, Target, Amazon among retailers showing support for marriage equality
A number of major retailers are among the companies calling on the Senate to pass The Respect for Marriage Act.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2022
VF Corp. Q1 sales rise driven by strong performance at The North Face
A softer consumer environment, inflationary pressure and COVID lockdowns in China contributed to a rare first-quarter loss for outdoor apparel and footwear giant VF Corp.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2022
Report: Sheetz planning big expansion in Western Pennsylvania
Sheetz is looking to beef up its presence in the western part of its home state.

Marianne Wilson
7/28/2022
Retail group calls credit card routing legislation ‘giant step forward’
Newly introduced legislation would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions.

Marianne Wilson
7/27/2022
Amazon in Q2 loss, but revenue better than expected
Amazon reported better-than-expected second-quarter revenue and raised Wall Street hopes with an optimistic outlook.

Marianne Wilson
7/27/2022
Olympia Sports to close all its stores
Liquidation sales have begun at Olympia Sports.

Marianne Wilson
7/27/2022
Home Depot slashes energy usage
The Home Depot detailed its carbon emission reductions and new supplier diversity spending goal in its 2022 ESG Report.

Marianne Wilson
7/27/2022
Victoria’s Secret veteran joins bridal retailer Vow’d Weddings
An 18-year-plus Victoria’s Secret veteran has joined a company that aims to redefine wedding dress shopping.

Marianne Wilson