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

9/17/2020
Ann Taylor parent sells Catherines for $40.8 million
Ascena Retail Group Inc., whose banners include Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant, is selling its plus-size Catherines brand for more than double what it was originally offered.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2020
Leading U.S. economic index edges down in August
The economic recovery may be starting to lose steam.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2020
Target partners with local GC to rebuild damaged Minneapolis store in record time
Target Corp. isn’t wasting any time rebuilding its Lake Street store (in Minneapolis) that was heavily damaged in the riots following the death of George Floyd.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2020
Ipsos: Consumer confidence on the rise
Consumers are regaining confidence in the economy.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2020
NRF: Halloween spending to dip as many opt out of celebrations
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a crimp in Americans’ Halloween plans.

Marianne Wilson
9/17/2020
Walmart Health expanding into new markets; partners to speed up construction
Walmart is expanding its one-year-old freestanding health care format beyond its initial home base.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Tiffany, LVMH take shots at each other
The battle between Tiffany & Co. and French global luxury giant LVMH continues to heat up.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Walmart raising wages for some 165,000 hourly workers; adding new roles
Walmart is introducing a new team-based operating model for its supercenters that includes higher wages for some of its salaried and hourly store employees.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Survey: Cyber Monday to dethrone Black Friday this year
More shoppers plan to shop on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday this year.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Herman Miller to unveil new store concept that leverages work-from-home trend
Herman Miller is expanding its retail presence.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Rent the Runway drops unlimited rental in overhaul of subscription business
Rent the Runway is introducing a new membership structure as the pandemic continues to impact consumer behavior – particularly when it comes to the clothing people wear.

Marianne Wilson
9/16/2020
Survey: Online grocery surges but 78% of shoppers prefer to visit physical store
Online grocery will account for 21.5% of total grocery sales by 2025, an estimated $250 billion, representing more than a 60% increase compared to pre-pandemic estimates.

Marianne Wilson