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

12/16/2020
Study: Consumers pulling back on holiday grocery spending; virus concerns rise
Sharp spikes in COVID-19 across the country have put a damper on in-store holiday grocery spending.

Marianne Wilson
12/15/2020
Rue 21 in deal to retire debt, extend credit agreement
Rue 21 has a new capital structure as its looks to accelerate its digital transformation and also open new stores.

Marianne Wilson
12/15/2020
Retail sales dip in November as consumers pulled back
Consumers held back on spending in November as virus rates spiked, states imposed retail restrictions and congressional stimulus discussions were gridlocked.

Marianne Wilson
12/15/2020
Bluedot: Five key trends, predictions for 2021
Remaining flexible through technology, mobile, personalization and curbside will be key for retailers in 2021.

Marianne Wilson
12/15/2020
U.K. retail giant acquires Shoe Palace in $325 million deal
JD Sports Fashion PLC has expanded its U.S. footprint by adding added California-based Shoe Palace Corp. to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
12/15/2020
Super Saturday: Here’s what retailers should expect
Super Saturday, Dec. 19, is poised to set an all-time daily record.

Marianne Wilson
12/14/2020
Michaels’ exec joins Foot Locker c-suite
Foot Locker has named a new chief information officer.

Marianne Wilson
12/14/2020
Christopher & Banks issues ‘going concern’ warning; weighing options
Christopher & Banks is reviewing its options, including bankruptcy or a sale of the company, as its sales continue to fall amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
12/14/2020
7-Eleven commits to 100% renewable power
7-Eleven is the latest major U.S. company to make a commitment to 100% renewable power for its operations.

Marianne Wilson
12/14/2020
U.S. remains biggest retail market; widens lead against China despite COVID-19
The U.S. has retained its standing as the biggest retail market in the world thanks to the government stimulus and the resilience of the American consumer.

Marianne Wilson