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

3/30/2022
Kohl’s urges shareholders to reject activist’s board ‘unqualified’ board slate
Kohl’s is once again firing back against activist investor Macellum Advisors.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2022
CSA’s SPECS Show Puts Spotlight on Store Development
Physical store development and facilities management were in the spotlight as the country’s top retailers and suppliers gathered at Chain Store Age’s 58th annual SPECS conference.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2022
Walgreens beats Street amid omicron-related demand; U.S. comp sales surge
Walgreens Boots Alliance reported second-quarter sales and earnings that beat analysts’ estimates as the omicron variant drove customers to its stores for COVID test kits and booster shots.

Marianne Wilson
3/29/2022
RH details multiple 2022 initiatives; CEO cites ‘chaotic’ challenges in retail
RH is moving full-speed ahead in a number of areas from new store (“galleries” in RH speak) and restaurant openings here and abroad to Gulfstream charter jet rentals.

Marianne Wilson
3/29/2022
Smoothie King’s aggressive store growth to continue
Smoothie King is targeting key markets for expansion in 2022.

Marianne Wilson
3/29/2022
Macy’s adds more female board members
Macy’s has expanded its board by two.

Marianne Wilson
3/29/2022
Lululemon sales top $6 billion for first time; gives bullish outlook
Lululemon Athletica Inc. closed the books on a record year and said it sees plenty of opportunities for growth as it moves forward.

Marianne Wilson
3/29/2022
Five Below to open up to 400 stores during next two years
Five Below is accelerating what is already one of the most aggressive expansion programs in specialty retail.

Marianne Wilson
3/28/2022
Consumer confidence rises for first time this year
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in March despite concerns about inflation and the war in Ukraine.

Marianne Wilson
3/28/2022
Academy Sports + Outdoors to open 80 to 100 stores during next five years
Academy Sports + Outdoors finished the year strong on its top and bottom lines, and posted its 16th consecutive quarter of positive comp sales.

Marianne Wilson
3/28/2022
First Look: Glossier makes splash with store in Miami
Glossier continues its return to physical retail.

Marianne Wilson
3/28/2022
Batteries Plus store growth continues nationwide
Batteries Plus continues to power onward with an expanded presence nationwide.

Marianne Wilson