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

10/21/2020
Tractor Supply Company Q3 sales, profit jump amid pandemic
Tractor Supply Company’s momentum continued in the third quarter as the pandemic continued to drive strong demand across all the chain’s product categories.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
Stage Stores intellectual property, other assets sold
Stage Stores Inc. has taken another step in selling off its business — one that will help a former rival expand.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
NRF: Holiday spending to decline as consumers spend less on non-gift items
Consumers are prioritizing their holiday spending this year.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
L.L. Bean continues store expansion in Canada
L.L. Bean is opening a store in Canada’s largest city.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
Three retailers rank among the 15 ‘most motivating’ brands
When it comes to influencing consumer behavior, some retail brands outshine others.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
First Look: Asda’s new sustainable store is focused on plastic reduction
Asda is testing a new type of store format designed to help shoppers reduce, reuse and recycle with a minimum of fuss.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
ThredUp files confidentially for IPO amid booming online resale market
ThredUp Inc. has taken the first step to going public.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
Smoothie King continues to grow its portfolio and the pandemic
Smoothie King continues to grow its portfolio and the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
Banana Republic returns to national television — here is the ad
Banana Republic has unveiled its first seasonal ad to air on national television since 2005.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2020
KPMG: Consumer holiday spending to fall 18%; apparel to take biggest hit
Consumers plan on buying fewer gifts and spending less this holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2020
J.C. Penney expects to exit bankruptcy ahead of holiday season
J.C. Penney is inching closer to being acquired by mall giants Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management.

Marianne Wilson
10/19/2020
Albertsons’ Q2 online sales surge 243%; testing grocery pick-up lockers
Albertsons Cos. reported strong sales for its second quarter with sales and earnings that beat expectations and gave upbeat full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson