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

9/2/2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods sets store openings for September
Dick’s Sporting Goods keeps expanding its nationwide footprint.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Five Below Q2 tops Street; plans 110 to 120 new stores, 45 remodels
Five Below isn’t letting the pandemic get in the way of its store expansion.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Check out Burger King’s ‘touchless’ – and smaller restaurants of the future
Burger King unveiled two futuristic restaurant designs that offer a “touchless” experience, complete with conveyor belts that deliver orders to customers.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Dollar Tree opens two new distribution centers
Dollar Tree keeps expanding its distribution center network to serve its growing store fleet.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Michaels Cos. beats Q2 estimates amid surging online sales
The Michaels Companies reported a better-than-expected second quarter as online sales skyrocketed and customers returned to its stores.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Walmart’s holiday plans include letting kids try out toys — virtually
Walmart’s annual hottest toys list is out and it’s an indication of how the pandemic has upended so many retail traditions.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
J.Jill sales Q2 sales down 49% as it remains in talks to avoid bankruptcy
The clock is ticking for J.Jill, whose sales continue to tumble in the second quarter.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Hudson’s Bay enhances customer health, safety with in-store UV sanitizing tech
Hudson’s Bay is adding a new tool that builds on the in-store health and safety protocols it has already put in place to protect customers.

Marianne Wilson
9/1/2020
Macy’s to test smaller stores in non-mall locations; expects drawn-out holiday
Macy’s is looking at different locations to grow its brand. It’s also preparing for a holiday season that will be different from years past.

Marianne Wilson
9/1/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond taps Ascena Retail exec to lead store ‘optimization’ effort
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has brought on a real estate veteran as it continues to review its brick-and-mortar portfolio.

Marianne Wilson