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

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

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
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
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
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
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
8/25/2021
And the winners are….Chain Store Age’s Breakout Retailer Awards
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Goldfish Swim School took top honors in Chain Store Age’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
Schnuck Markets is first grocer to deploy AI robots chainwide
It’s an industry first for Schnuck Markets.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
Dollar Tree details expansion of new store initiatives; updates freight outlook
Dollar Tree is going full speed ahead with two new store initiatives.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
CSA’s SPECS Show Brings Store Development Community Back Together
The mood was upbeat and enthusiasm was high as the country’s top retailers and suppliers involved in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of stores, restaurants and non-traditional concepts gathered at Chain Store Age’s 57th annual SPECS conference.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
Abercrombie & Fitch earnings blow past estimates; off to strong start in Q3
Abercrombie & Fitch reported second-quarter earnings that crushed analysts estimates and said its momentum was continuing in the third quarter.

Marianne Wilson
8/25/2021
Lululemon to raise minimum wage as it looks to hire more than 8,000 employees
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is the latest retailer to raise its minimum hourly wage.

Marianne Wilson