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

1/13/2021
ASHRAE: Recommendations for reducing airborne infectious aerosol exposure
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released new guidance to address the control of airborne infectious aerosol exposure.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2021
Target holiday same-store sales up 17.2%; ‘strong’ sales trends extend into new year
Target Corp.’s emphasis on a cozy and comfy holiday at home resonated with customers as the company reported strong holiday sales — online and in-store —and market share gains across its entire product portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2021
Dollar General will pay its employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19
Dollar General wants its employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2021
Urban Outfitters reports tough holiday; CEO to depart
Urban Outfitters reported dismal holiday sales and announced several management changes.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2021
Macy’s opening second location of new, smaller format
Macy’s is returning to Texas with its off-mall concept.

Marianne Wilson
1/12/2021
Sephora launches action plan to fight racial bias in stores
Sephora will implement major changes across all of its U.S. stores and company in order to mitigate racially biased experiences and unfair treatment for shoppers in the retail sector.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2021
Merchandise returns totaled $428 billion in 2020; top categories of returns were…
Merchandise returns totaled approximately 10.6% of total U.S. retail sales last year.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2021
Five Below holiday sales jump
Five Below’s holiday sales exceeded its expectations.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2021
Citi Trends to open at least 100 new stores by end of fiscal 2023
Citi Trends is bullish on store growth amid strong holiday sales.

Marianne Wilson
1/11/2021
Starbucks investing $100 million in small businesses, community projects
Starbucks Corp. is launching a new initiative to support small businesses and community development projects in minority areas.

Marianne Wilson