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

8/29/2021
Build-A-Bear comeback continues with its highest Q2 profit ever
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s maintained its momentum in the second quarter, leading to the company’s strongest first six months performance in its nearly 25-year history.

Marianne Wilson
8/29/2021
Leap helping Mack Weldon, Birdies other DTC brands operate in brick-and-mortar
A company that aims to make physical retail less risky and more productive for brands, especially those new to brick and mortar, is in the fast track for expansion.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Walmart vet to head finance at Walgreens
Two former Walmart executives have joined Walgreens, the U.S. segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Consumer sentiment remains low as August winds down
U.S. consumer sentiment remained weak in late August amid ongoing concerns over inflation and the spreading COVID-19 Delta variant.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
First Look: Check out Bloomingdale’s new small-store concept
Bloomingdale’s has opened its first-ever location under the “Bloomies” banner.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Schnucks Markets debuts smaller-store, ‘fresh’ store concept
Schnucks Markets is putting a new emphasis on fresh.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Gap posts highest Q2 net sales in 10-plus years
Gap Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that crushed Wall Street expectations and sales that topped $4 billion, led by its Old Navy and Athleta brands.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Big Lots Q2 misses amid supply chain, inflation issues; upgrading 800 stores
Big Lots reported sales and profit that missed expectations and provided an unexpected loss outlook for its third quarter.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2021
Fashion retailer Revolve to open innovative pop-up with branded rooms
Revolve is set to make a splash during New York Fashion Week with an interactive pop-up shop.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
Dollar General Q2 beats Street; on track to open 1,050 stores
Dollar General reported second-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts’ estimates but edged down over last year’s second quarter.

Marianne Wilson