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

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

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
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
Children’s Place Q4 tops Street; to close 122 stores in 2021
Children’s Place reported fourth-quarter profit and sales that topped estimates as it continues to downsize its store footprint.

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
3/7/2021
Simply Mac continues store expansion
A retailer whose locations must be approved in advance by Apple is growing coast to coast.

Marianne Wilson
3/7/2021
Former CEO of Cost Plus World Market takes top spot at high-end fashion brand
Vince Holding Corp. has named a permanent chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
3/7/2021
Sprouts plots more store expansion, including new smaller format
Sprouts Farmers Market has its eye on Florida — and smaller stores.

Marianne Wilson
3/7/2021
GameStop ramps up its shift to e-commerce; hires Chewy co-founder
GameStop Corp. has formed a new strategy committee to identify ways to accelerate its digital transformation.

Marianne Wilson
3/7/2021
Ross Stores to open 60 stores in 2021; ‘very optimistic’ about longer-term growth
Ross Stores remains committed to growing the national footprint of its two store banners in fiscal 2021, but at a more modest pace compared to recent years when it routinely opened some 100 stores annually.

Marianne Wilson