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

3/13/2022
Gap in British comeback — via a joint venture
Gap has returned to the British retail scene months after closing all of its company-operated stores in the U.K.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2022
CVS Health fires several employees, execs after sexual harassment investigation
There’s been a shakeup at CVS Health Corp.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2022
Inflation concerns top of mind among consumers — here’s what they would cut first
Inflation is the predominant economic concern among consumers, although it hasn’t dictated their spending decisions yet.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2022
Kmart: And then there were…
A retailer that once had about 2,400 across the United States and is moving closer to being a relic of the past.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2022
NRF chief economist talks about inflation
Inflation is at a 40-year high and isn’t hitting all consumers as hard as top-line numbers might suggest. But it will still play a key role.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2022
Amazon shuts out Russia; Burger King halts support to Russian franchises
Amazon customers in Russia have been cut off from the e-commerce giant amid their country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2022
Genesco finishes year strong and swings to full-year profit
Genesco Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded pre-pandemic levels amid a strong holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2022
Online inflation hits record high; apparel has highest rise
February marked the 21st consecutive month of online inflation.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2022
Southeastern Grocers to continue store expansion in Florida
Southeastern Grocers’ expansion in the Sunshine State will continue next year.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2022
Spending momentum rebounds in February, fueled by older Americans
Consumer spending resumed its robust pace of expansion in February amid declining COVID-19 case counts.

Marianne Wilson