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

9/23/2021
Costco quarterly sales top $60 billion mark for first time; charters ocean vessels
Costco Wholesale Corp. ended a strong year on an even stronger note, topping the $60 billion mark in quarterly net sales for the first time in its history.

Marianne Wilson
9/23/2021
First Look: RH at Oak Brook combines luxury retail, dining
RH combines luxury shopping and dining at its newest location, Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Ill.

Marianne Wilson
9/23/2021
Challenger: Employers need to bring women back to workforce — here’s how
The Biden Administration’s rule on vaccine mandates has created another reason for bringing women back to the workforce.

Marianne Wilson
9/23/2021
Starbucks expanding ‘greener stores;’ locations use 30% less energy
Starbucks is accelerating its green push.

Marianne Wilson
9/23/2021
NPD: Apparel sales on the rise as consumers seek wardrobe revamp
A new report has good news for the country’s apparel retailers.

Marianne Wilson
9/22/2021
Fast-growing convenience-store chain Yesway files to go public
Just six years after its founding, Yesway is looking to enter the public arena.

Marianne Wilson
9/22/2021
Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees; give current ones more hours
Target Corp.’s holiday staffing plans include providing more hours — and more flexibility — to its existing employees as well as hiring seasonal temps.

Marianne Wilson
9/22/2021
First Look: ThredUp, Madewell partner on secondhand clothing store
ThredUP and Madewell have joined forces to open a store that only sells previously owned Madewell items.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2021
Retailers detail operational questions for vaccine mandate
From the cost of testing to record-keeping and verification, the retail industry — which supports more than 50 million jobs — has a lot of concerns about the implementation of the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2021
Warby Parker shares financial outlook ahead of going public
Warby Parker provided financial guidance for its third quarter and fiscal year as it prepares to make its debut in the public arena on Sept. 29.

Marianne Wilson