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

3/28/2022
True Religion taps former Columbia Sportswear, Macy’s exec for key role
True Religion has appointed a retail e-commerce veteran to lead its transformation to a digital-first direct-to-consumer brand.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
First Look: Orangetheory Fitness opens first-of-its-kind flagship
Orangtheory Fitness’s new flagship comes with an added offering.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
Analysis: Lululemon entry into footwear could be market ‘gamechanger’
Lululemon Athletica is off and running in the footwear category.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
Save Mart Companies acquired by Kingswood
The Save Mart Companies has a new owner.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
Consumers hunting for bargains this Easter
Inflation concerns will impact the way consumers shop this Easter season.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
NPD: Consumer spending on in-person experiences on the rise
Consumers are spending on in-person experiences again, but the expected pull-back on general retail spending has not played out. At least, not yet.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
Report: Walmart to stop selling cigarettes in select stores
Walmart will no longer sell tobacco products, but only in select markets.

Marianne Wilson
3/27/2022
Big Lots exec joins Express c-suite
Express has ended its search for a new finance head.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2022
Kohl’s receives letter from Wisconsin senator about buyout offers
The Kohl’s Corp. board has received a letter from a senator representing the company’s home state.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2022
Chico’s targets total revenue of $2.5 billion-plus by 2025
Chico’s FAS is confident that its turnaround strategy has taken hold.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2022
Consumer survey finds brick-and-mortar making a comeback — with safety in mind
Men are helping to lead the resurgence of the IRL (in real life) shopping experience.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2022
Victoria’s Secret takes minority stake in women-founded swimwear brand
Victoria’s Secret & Co. is diving deeper into the fast-growing swimwear category.

Marianne Wilson