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

12/21/2021
Consumer confidence improves again in December
Consumer confidence edged up in December as concerns about inflation subsided after hitting a 13-year high in November.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2021
Survey: Holiday shopping season could extend into early 2022
Consumers are considering delaying some holiday purchases until early 2022 — particularly in certain categories.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2021
Rothy’s in deal that values it at $1 billion
The Brazilian owner of Havaianas is making a major investment in a digitally native U.S. footwear brand that makes shoes out of recycled plastic and other sustainable materials.

Marianne Wilson
12/21/2021
First Look: Lovepop store opens at Disneyland Resort
Lovepop has added another location to its retail portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2021
Rite Aid to close some locations as part of an ongoing store review
Rite Aid Corp. reported mixed third-quarter results and said it has implemented a store closure program to reduce costs and drive profitability.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2021
A Pea in the Pod makes store comeback via Leap
A Pea in the Pod has returned to brick-and-mortar retailing.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2021
Report: Nordstrom reviewing possible Rack spinoff
Nordstrom Inc. is reportedly reviewing options for its off-price Rack division.

Marianne Wilson
12/20/2021
McDonald’s selling Israeli digital startup to Mastercard
McDonald’s is selling a personalization and decision-logic technology company that it acquired nearly three years ago.

Marianne Wilson
12/19/2021
Holiday returns to soar — and so are retailer’s return costs
Retailers should be prepared for a surge of holiday gift returns.

Marianne Wilson
12/19/2021
CSA First Look: Toys “R” Us opens at American Dream
Toys “R” Us has officially opened the doors to its first U.S. store under its new owners.

Marianne Wilson