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

2/23/2022
Allbirds loss widens as sales jump 23%; to begin wholesaling
Higher expenses, including logistics and store opening costs, weighed on Allbirds’ profit in the first quarter as it continued to expand its physical footprint.

Marianne Wilson
2/23/2022
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in David Beckham brand
Authentic Brands Group is adding another brand to its ever-expanding portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
2/22/2022
Lowe’s Q4 beats estimates; raises earnings forecast
Lowe’s Cos. posted a strong fourth quarter that topped analysts’ estimates amid the ongoing real estate boom that continues to fuel demand for home renovation and upgrading projects.

Marianne Wilson
2/22/2022
TJX Q4 sales, earnings miss amid higher costs
The TJX Cos.’s fourth-quarter net sales rose 27%, led once again by a strong showing from its Home Goods banner.

Marianne Wilson
2/22/2022
Survey: Most consumers still prefer at-home delivery — especially this group
Retailers are expanding curbside pickup options, but at-home delivery remains king for shoppers.

Marianne Wilson
2/22/2022
Digitally-native wellness company Therabody expanding in brick-and-mortar
A high-tech wellness product and services company plans to expand its physical footprint with two formats.

Marianne Wilson
2/21/2022
Macy’s Q4 earnings, sales beat estimates; won’t spin off e-commerce business
An upbeat Macy’s reported a strong end to a solid year and said it is accelerating its turnaround plans, including the expansion of its off-mall, smaller format stores.

Marianne Wilson
2/21/2022
Convenience store retailer Tom Thumb to undergo $50 million rebrand
EG Group is changing the banner and more on one of its divisions.

Marianne Wilson
2/21/2022
Home Depot Q4 beat estimates as sales jump 11%
The Home Depot reported another strong quarter and forecast continued sales growth in its new fiscal year.

Marianne Wilson
2/21/2022
Pandora to open in-store shops at Macy’s
Pandora is expanding a partnership with Macy’s.

Marianne Wilson