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

12/2/2020
Kroger raises annual profit forecast; supply chain remains ‘healthy’
The Kroger Co. reported a third-quarter profit that blew past Street expectations as it launched more than 250 store-brand items, its most ever for one quarter.

Marianne Wilson
12/2/2020
Walmart in fourth round of cash bonuses for workers; extends COVID emergency leave
Walmart Inc. has announced another round of cash bonuses as its business continues to surge amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
12/2/2020
Express loss widens; cuts 10% of corporate staff
Express Inc. continues to struggle amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Costco sales up 15.1% in November
Costco Wholesale Corp.'s sales continued to rise in November, but at a slightly lower pace than in the two previous months.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
At Home in strong Q3; to ramp up store expansion
At Home Group reported its highest comps and best third-quarter performance since going public in 2016 as consumers continue to spend on decorating and organizing their homes amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Walgreens ramps up VillageMD clinic rollout
Walgreens Boots Alliance is escalating its rollout of VillageMD health care clinics.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Lowe’s, NFL donating Christmas trees to those hit hardest by pandemic
Lowe’s has teamed up with the NFL to bring some holiday cheer to those who need it most.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Yesway opens first store in its accelerated real estate and remodel push
Yesway is ramping up expansion.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Men’s Wearhouse owner exits Chapter 11
Tailored Brands is ready for its next chapter.

Marianne Wilson
12/1/2020
Pier 1 parent company buys SteinMart for $6 million; to relaunch online
The company that has been buying bankrupt brands has added another retailer to its growing portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
NRF: Average holiday weekend spend down about $50
Fewer consumers went shopping during the five-day period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday and those that did spent less.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
Webinar Alert: Solutions for Touchless, Hygienic Restrooms
The coronavirus is driving major change across retail stores and putting a new spotlight on restroom hygiene.

Marianne Wilson