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
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
Dollar General may partner with CDC to distribute COVID vaccines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in talks with Dollar General as the organization looks to accelerate the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in rural areas.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2021
Report details seven imperatives for retail success
Retailers are setting ambitious targets for delivery times that will require significant investments to propel their supply chain fulfillment capabilities.

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
Build-A-Bear Workshop Q4 e-commerce surges 104%; earnings top Street
Build-A-Bear Workshop reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat expectations even as its operations continue to be negatively impacted by the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/9/2021
Gap Inc. makes single biggest clothing donation to date to UN Refugee Agency
Gap Inc. has donated 6 million units of apparel to aid the more than 79.5 million forcibly displaced people around the world.

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
Express testing non-mall store concept; targets $1 billion in online sales by 2024
Express posted a loss in the fourth quarter that was smaller than expected and sales that missed expectations as the pandemic continued to bite into its results.

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
3/8/2021
Target reportedly in talks to open on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile
Target Corp. may be opening up shop on Chicago’s signature shopping corridor.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2021
Target tempts customers to indulge with new food and beverage brand
Target Corp. is launching a private grocery brand targeted at customers who want to indulge themselves with snacks and other treats.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods to open experiential prototype; Q4 sales rise 19.8%
Dick’s Sporting Goods ended its fiscal year on a strong note, maintaining momentum as consumers continue to focus on outdoor activities and home workouts amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson