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

11/1/2020
Publix Q3 sales jump 18.3%; stock price increases
Publix Super Markets’ net and comparable sales surged in its third quarter, once again fueled by coronavirus-triggered demand.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Lowe’s gives another $100 million in bonuses; hiring seasonal, full-time employees
Lowe's Companies is rewarding its hourly employees and is also looking to add to their ranks — both seasonally and permanently.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
First Look: Staples Canada combines retail, working space at new store in Toronto
Staples Canada has opened a one-stop destination for business needs — including a place to work — in the Yonge-Eglinton neighborhood in Toronto.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Under Armour Q3 tops Street; to exit up to 3,000 wholesale doors, sells fitness app
Under Armour’s turnaround is starting to take shape.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Former Obama advisor joins Walgreens board
Valerie Jarrett has been appointed to the board of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s board of directors.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Aritzia opening pop-up in famed spaces in New York, LA
Aritzia has popped up in New York that formerly housed one of the city’s most famed grocery stores.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Starbucks Q4 earnings top estimates as sales rebound; sees return to growth in 2021
Starbucks Corp. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings results and same-store sales as customers start to return to its cafes faster than expected.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas execs joining Lululemon’s senior leadership team
Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expanding its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2020
Check out Kohl’s heart-warming holiday TV spot
Kohl’s Corp.’s holiday promotion plans include an emphasis on social media and virtual experiences — and TV activations with Disney.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2020
LVMH takeover of Tiffany is back on – for a reduced price
LVMH and Tiffany & Co. have ended their bitter legal dispute by agreeing on a slightly lower takeover price.

Marianne Wilson