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

3/15/2021
Designer Brands Q4 sales fall; cites ‘room to grow’
The parent company of DSW ended the year on a tough note as the pandemic continued to impact its store traffic and sales of dress shoes.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2021
Coca-Cola veteran to take top spot at Honey Baked Ham Company
The Honey Baked Ham Company has named a new chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2021
First Look: Primark makes Chicago debut
Primark has opened its first store in the Midwest, on N. State Street in Chicago.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2021
Retail sales fall in February amid winter storms; quick rebound expected
U.S. consumers cut back on spending in February as harsh winter weather across the country took a bite out of sales.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2021
Citi Trends to open 100-plus new stores by 2023; Q4 same-store sales up 16.7%
Citi Trends reiterated its long-term strategic plan and growth targets as it reported nearly a 20% increase in fourth-quarter sales.

Marianne Wilson
3/15/2021
Walmart in deal with Project Runway judge to oversee its elevated fashion brands
Walmart has brought on a well-known designer to help pump up its fashion credentials.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2021
Toys ‘R’ Us has new owner — again
Toys “R” Us has a new owner, one that is committed to bring the brand back to brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2021
Target launches its first private crafting brand in more than 10 years
Target Corp. is moving onto Joann’s and Michael’s home turf with the newest addition to its growing owned-brand lineup.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2021
Starbucks launches technology to make stores more accessible to visually impaired
Starbucks Corp. is partnering with a technology company to make it easier for customers with vision problems to shop its stores.

Marianne Wilson
3/14/2021
Harris Poll: Pandemic shopping habits will remain as life returns to ‘normal’
Eight in 10 American consumers plan to shop online in some fashion, even when the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end.

Marianne Wilson
3/11/2021
uBreakiFix to open 150-plus stores in 2021
A retailer that specializes in repairs of computers and other small electronic items is ramping up its expansion.

Marianne Wilson
3/11/2021
Edgy menswear brand continues store expansion
Psycho Bunny continues to expand in brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson