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

3/2/2021
Kroger will continue to require mask-wearing in Texas, Mississippi until…
The Kroger Co. is holding firm to its nationwide mask mandate even as some states loosen their restrictions.

Marianne Wilson
3/2/2021
Dollar Tree to open 600 stores in 2021; expanding new ‘combination store’ concept
Dollar Tree reported Q4 sales that missed Street estimates and said it is ramping up its store growth and remodeling, with a push for a new format that combines both its banners.

Marianne Wilson
3/2/2021
Michaels to be acquired for $3.3 billion
The Michaels Companies is being acquired in a deal that values the arts-and-crafts retailer at $5 billion.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Paper Source files for bankruptcy
Paper Source Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a plan to sell itself.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
CSA Webinar: Learn about touchless, hygienic solutions for restrooms
With customer and employee wellness top of mind, Chain Store Age will present a webinar on Tuesday, March 9 at 2 p.m., on how touchless products can contribute to a restroom’s overall good hygiene.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Target to invest $4 billion annually on store expansion, remodels, online
Target Corp. will build on its record 2020 sales growth by making big annual investments to continue scaling capabilities across its online and brick-and-mortar retail platform.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Chico’s Q4 loss widens; closing 40 to 45 stores, adding in-store Soma shops
Chico’s FAS reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales and gave an update on store closings and its plans to roll out in-store Soma shops.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 tops Street; closed 137 stores in 2020
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that beat Wall Street expectations as it continued to trim its store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Kohl’s tops Q4 earnings, sales estimates; forecasts growth in 2021
Kohl’s Corp. ended a tough year on an upbeat note.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Macy’s COO to leave and role to be eliminated amid other leadership changes
Macy’s Inc. is making some changes to its senior leadership team as the company continues to overhaul its business in response to changing consumer behavior.

Marianne Wilson
3/1/2021
Target Q4 sales soar amid strong holiday season, stimulus checks
Target Corp. ended an impressive year on a strong note, with sales and earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as the discounter got a boost from holiday spending and $600 stimulus checks.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2021
Kroger COO to retire
A 42-year Kroger veteran is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson