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

9/15/2020
Retail sales cool in August as extended unemployment benefits expire
Consumer spending slowed in August as some federal relief measures, including the $600 weekly unemployment subsidy, ended in July.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
L Brands in joint venture to save Victoria’s Secret U.K.
A British retailer has acquired a majority stake in Victoria’s Secret bankrupt UK business.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Wayfair’s answer to Prime Day kicks off Sept. 23
Wayfair’s is making its annual sales extravaganza a two-day affair.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Hobby Lobby to raise minimum wage to $17 per hour
Hobby Lobby Stores is poised to become one of the highest-paying U.S. retailers when it comes to starting wages for full-time workers.

Marianne Wilson
9/15/2020
Survey: It’s in to be thrifty; deals more important than ever to consumers
Shoppers are actively searching out deals, including coupons and promo codes, amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2020
Deloitte: Holiday sales to inch up 1% to 1.5% amid ‘unparalleled uncertainty’
Holiday sales growth this year will largely depend on how much wealthy households splurge and how a range of different pandemic-related factors play out.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2020
Study: Retailers slow in unveiling holiday hiring plans this year
Retailers, with some exceptions, have been slow out of the gate in announcing their seasonal hiring plans.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2020
Francesca's exploring options; raises doubt about ‘ability to continue’
Francesca's Holdings Corp. issued a “going concern’’ warning as it swung to a second-quarter loss amid a 29% decrease in sales.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2020
GNC cancels bankruptcy auction; to be acquired by Chinese investor
GNC Holdings Inc. has moved to sell itself to its largest shareholder.

Marianne Wilson
9/14/2020
Massage Envy names new chief marketer
Massage Envy has named a 25-year marketing veteran to its leadership team.

Marianne Wilson