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

3/11/2021
Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in a year
Consumers’ spirits are getting a boost from the anticipation of COVID-19 stimulus checks and the growing number of vaccinations.

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
L Brands hikes outlook, brings back dividend; prepares for business separation
L Brands Inc. sees brighter days ahead.

Marianne Wilson
3/11/2021
Little Caesars targets Tampa Bay area for store expansion
Little Caesars sees plenty of opportunity to grow in the Tampa market.

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

Marianne Wilson
3/11/2021
Ulta Beauty Q4 sales, profit fall; to open 40 stores this year
Ulta Beauty continued to feel the impact of the pandemic in the fourth quarter as its profit and sales fell amid a 12% decline in transactions.

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