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

6/11/2024
Kantar BrandZ: Apple most valuable brand as it hits new milestone
U.S. tech brands once again dominate the upper tier of an annual ranking of the 100 most valuable brands in the world.

Marianne Wilson
6/11/2024
Mango debuts at Hudson Yards; expects to open 15 more U.S. stores by yearend
Mango has opened its third location in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
6/11/2024
Study: Men emerge as primary gift card purchasers in the U.S.
Contrary to what many people believe, gift cards are not a last-minute afterthought.

Marianne Wilson
6/11/2024
Casey’s to add ‘at least’ 100 stores as Q4 earnings, sales tops estimates
Casey’s General Stores ended its fiscal year 2024 on a strong note as it continues to grow its footprint in new and existing markets.

Marianne Wilson
6/11/2024
Dollarama ups stake in Latin America value retailer, plans expansion to Mexico
Another retailer is targeting Mexico for growth.

Marianne Wilson
6/10/2024
Fanatics teams up to offer auctions of ‘most covetable’ sport trading cards
Fanatics is partnering with one of the world’s leading auction houses for art and luxury items.

Marianne Wilson
6/10/2024
C-Suite Moves: May update
Welcome to C-Suite Moves, Chain Store Age’s monthly roundup of the top C-suite moves across the retail industry.

Marianne Wilson
6/10/2024
Primark to expand into Virginia as U.S. store growth continues
Primark continues to expand southward.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2024
NRF: Retail sales jump in May; largest month-over-month gain in over a year
Retail sales rose significantly, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, as consumers continued to spend and drive growth.

Marianne Wilson
6/6/2024
TJX Cos. to expand into Mexico through joint venture
The TJX Companies is entering a new region as it partners to expand its footprint south of the border.

Marianne Wilson