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

12/29/2021
Victoria’s Secret talks strong holiday sales; in stock buyback plan
Victoria’s Secret’s first holiday flying solo is trending positive.

Marianne Wilson
12/29/2021
Ultra-fast grocery delivery service Buyk targets rapid U.S. expansion
A real-time retail grocery delivery service with European roots has big plans to expand across the United States.

Marianne Wilson
12/29/2021
Hy-Vee boosts store security with new in-house team
Hy-Vee is increasing its efforts to ensure the safety of its customers and employees.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
RetailMeNot: Retailers with best return policies include…
Along with returning unwanted gifts post-holiday, consumers will also be continuing their holiday shopping.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
Nordstrom’s 10 biggest milestones of 2021
Nordstrom is wrapping up a busy 2021, during which it celebrated its 120th anniversary and launched a number of new initiatives.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
Mastercard: Holiday sales rise 8.5% — fastest pace in 17 years
The newest COVID-variant disrupted holiday plans for many Americans, but it didn’t have much of an impact when it came to holiday shopping.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
Strict vaccine mandate for private sector takes effect in NYC
New York City has become the first city in the United States to impose a coronavirus vaccine mandate for private employers.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
Selfridges sold to joint venture in deal estimated at $5 billion
One of the world’s most trend-setting retailers has been sold to a joint venture between a Thai retail conglomerate and an Austrian property company.

Marianne Wilson
12/27/2021
Who’s In, Who’s Out: Shifting buying habits of Gen Z
Global online fast-fashion retailers dominate Gen Z pandemic shopping, displacing such traditional favorites as Urban Outfitters.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2021
OSHA update on vaccine mandate
Unvaccinated employees of large companies will have more time before they have to start testing on a regular basis.

Marianne Wilson