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

4/1/2021
Retail is the top advertiser on Facebook
Retailers are big fans of one particular social media platform.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Retail adds to March jobs but industry still below pre-pandemic level
Job growth surged in March with one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic showing the largest increase.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Consumers likely to be value-focused post-pandemic, according to report
Consumers will continue to remain frugal even after the pandemic ends, says The Conference Board

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Kohl’s urges shareholders to reelect current board amid activist challenge
Kohl’s Corp. is continuing to defend its board as a group of activist investors seek changes.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
NRF: Economic recovery is ‘accelerating’
The economy “has come a long way” compared to one year ago.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Brookfield Property Partners gives OK to $6.5 billion buyout
Brookfield Asset Management, which manages approximately $575 billion worth of commercial real estate assets globally, is taking full control of its property business, mall giant Brookfield Property Partners.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
J. Crew bolsters top management; expands board
J.Crew Group is building out its senior leadership team, mostly with in-house promotions from its Madewell brand, “to advance its long-term strategic growth plan.”

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Joann swings to Q4 profit as sales rise 21%
Joann swung to a profit in its fourth quarter and full-year as consumers spent more time at home and invested in crafting projects amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Study: Grocers have spent $24 billion on pandemic-related expenses
From increased cleaning and sanitation supplies to incentive pay, food retailers have paid a steep price to meet increased consumer demands and operate safely amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Consumer confidence jumps to highest level in a year
Consumer confidence surged in March as Americans grew more optimistic about the economy and labor market.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2021
Amazon expects U.S. employees to be back in offices by early fall
Amazon is looking ahead to the return of its “office-centric” culture.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2021
Starbucks reaches agreement with EEOC over alleged racial bias claims
Starbucks Corp. has resolved allegations brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of alleged racial bias in the promotions of store employees (based on workforce data from 2007 to 2011).

Marianne Wilson