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

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

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

Marianne Wilson
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