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

9/21/2020
Harrods opens freestanding beauty store concept
London’s famed Harrods department store is branching out even as other retailers shrink their footprints.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2020
Tiffany gets speedy trial date in suit against LVMH
Tiffany & Co.'s lawsuit against LVMH for trying to back out of its $16 billion deal to acquire the U.S. jeweler has been given the fast track by a Delaware Chancery Court justice.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2020
Saks launches voting initiatives, complete with in-store registration
Saks Fifth Avenue is doing its part to get out the vote.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2020
Party City to open only 25 Halloween pop-ups
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting a crimp in Halloween celebrations, Party City Holdco has scaled back its own plans.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2020
Brookfield Properties’ retail division reportedly cutting 20% of workforce
Brookfield Properties is feeling the pain as the COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on shopping center business and new leasing activity.

Marianne Wilson
9/21/2020
Ralph Lauren in reorg, reduces workforce by 15%; rolling out new tech platforms
Ralph Lauren is streamlining its organization structure, cutting jobs in the process. It’s also rolling out enhanced tech platforms to support its global operations.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2020
7-Eleven in new hiring blitz
7-Eleven has hired more than 50,000 employees since March — with more to come.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2020
Holiday sales to rise 1.0% to 2.6% but over a longer period than in years past
The traditional November to December holiday shopping season is meaningless this year — and perhaps forever.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2020
Walmart expands fashion focus with new private label clothing line
Walmart has made another move to boost its fashion credibility and expand its portfolio of exclusive brands.

Marianne Wilson
9/20/2020
Patagonia going the extra mile for Election Day
Patagonia is giving its employees an incentive to help ensure voting rights this Election Day.

Marianne Wilson