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

11/30/2020
J.C Penney to unveil new beauty concept
The news that Sephora plans to open hundreds of in-store shops at Kohl’s stores has brought a reaction from its longstanding retail partner, J.C. Penney.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
Starbucks providing free coffee, gift cards to front-line responders
With the pandemic surging across the country, Starbucks Corp. is recognizing the efforts of front-line responders.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
Aaron’s to trade as an independent company
The Aaron’s Company has begun trading as an independent company.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
Foot Locker starts search for new finance head
A 25-year company veteran is retiring from Foot Locker.

Marianne Wilson
11/30/2020
Sephora to open hundreds of in-store shops at Kohl’s
Kohl’s Corp. is betting big on beauty — and Sephora.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Longtime, visionary CEO of Zappos dies
The recently retired CEO of online footwear and accessories retailer Zappos has died at 46 after sustaining injuries in a house fire.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Parent company of U.K.’s Topshop goes into bankruptcy
The formerly high-flying Arcadia Group has come back down to earth with a thud.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Tropical Smoothie Café in store milestone
The pandemic has proved no match for Tropical Smoothie Café’s expansion.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Black Friday cross-border e-commerce sales up 15%
Consumers across the globe joined the U.S. in Black Friday shopping.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Ascena Retail selling Ann Taylor, Loft and other brands for $540 million
Ascena Retail Group has entered into a deal that will greatly boost Sycamore Partners’ retail portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Stonewall Kitchen opens new store, cafe
Stonewall Kitchen has opened up shop in Boston.

Marianne Wilson
11/29/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond taps retail vet to lead merchandise planning
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named John Welling as senior VP, merchandise planning, allocation & operations, effective immediately.

Marianne Wilson