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

3/10/2021
The 10 most innovative companies in retail are…
Fast Company’s annual ranking of “The Top 10 Most Innovative Retail Companies of 2021” shows how broad the retail landscape had become — and the changing nature of retail innovation.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Lord & Taylor to make a comeback — online
Lord & Taylor is making a return to the retail scene under new owners.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Pandemic dents seasonal Q4 sales at Party City
Party City Holdco Inc. reported a fourth-quarter adjusted profit and revenue that missed expectations, as the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted consumer spending for seasonal celebrations.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Activist group gives up some ground at Kohl’s
It looks as if a possible fight for control of the Kohl’s Corp. board has been averted.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Ulta Beauty names new CEO
There will be a changing of the guard at Ulta Beauty in June.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Target downsizing its corporate office space in Minneapolis
The largest employer in downtown Minneapolis is reducing its presence by a significant amount.

Marianne Wilson
3/10/2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods spotlights company’s female leadership in new campaign
Dick’s Sporting Goods is celebrating Women's History Month with a new advertising campaign that showcases the women who help lead the company's efforts to ensure that girls and women receive the opportunities they deserve -- both on and off the field of play.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2021
James Avery in milestone store opening
James Avery Artisan Jewelry is about to hit the 100th-store mark.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2021
Retailers support new privacy bill
A newly introduced bill would establish uniform national standards for privacy law, a goal long sought by retailers, particularly national chains that operate in most if not all states.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2021
Target partnering with CVS to administer vaccines in discounter’s stores
Eligible Target shoppers and employees will soon be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in the discounter’s stores.

Marianne Wilson