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

6/23/2021
Hibbett changes corporate name
Hibbett has changed its name to better reflect its expanded fashion focus.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
The most popular item purchased on Amazon during Prime Day was…
Amazon sold millions of items around the globe during its Prime Day event. But what were the most popular items?

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
Walmart unveils new Gap Home brand with social media event
Walmart is launching its new Gap-branded line with a livestream shopping event.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
Bed Bath & Beyond continues private label push
Bed Bath & Beyond has launched its fifth owned brand this year.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
Retail vet to take reins at Wolverine Worldwide
Wolverine Worldwide is getting a new chief executive who previously held the same title at three different retail companies.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
Parent company of Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein unloads several brands
PVH Corp. is exiting its Heritage Brands business as it focuses on its two powerhouse brands.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2021
First Look: Nordstrom opens in-store Indochino shops
Nordstrom is teaming up with a made-to-measure menswear company popular with younger customers.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2021
Warby Parker wants to go public
Eyeglass retailer Warby Parker has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2021
First Look: The newest Apple store is a stunner
Apple is opening a store in the historic Tower Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2021
Big Lots in big category expansion
Big Lots is doubling down on apparel.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2021
Survey: More Americans ready to shop in-store as confidence rises
As confidence arises, more consumers are looking to head back to stores and restaurants.

Marianne Wilson
6/21/2021
Target sets ambitious new sustainability goals
Target Corp. unveiled a comprehensive new sustainability strategy whose goals include sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and having all of its owned brands’ plastic packaging be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.

Marianne Wilson