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

6/4/2020
Here are the 154 Penney stores that will soon close
J.C. Penney Co. has identified the first wave of its store closures.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Gap posts big loss as sales fall 43% amid pandemic
Gap Inc. swung to a $932 million net loss in its first quarter as its stores remained dark for much of the period.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Amazon in $10 million donation to groups supporting justice and equality
Amazon said it will donate $10 million to 11 organizations “working to bring about social justice and improve the lives of Black and African Americans.”

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
All G.H. Bass, Wilsons Leather stores to be liquidated in company restructuring
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is restructuring its retail operations segment and reducing its store portfolio to focus on its wholesale business.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
James Avery expands its store footprint
With the majority of its stores reopened, James Avery is expanding its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Simon Property Group sues Gap Inc. for unpaid rent
The biggest mall owner in the U.S. is suing one of its most important in-line tenants.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Michaels swings to loss amid closed stores; ‘encouraged’ by recent trends
The Michaels Cos. swung to a first-quarter loss and missed bottom and top-line expectations as its stores went dark shuttered temporarily during COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Tuesday Morning secures loan as part of bankruptcy proceedings
Tuesday Morning Corp. is partnering with B. Riley Financial to help support the retailer’s reorganization through bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2020
Costco sales rise in May; online jumps 106.2%
After a disappointing April, Costco Wholesale Corp. returned to form sales-wise in May.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2020
Amazon expands its air cargo fleet and on-the ground ops
Amazon keeps expanding its delivery capabilities by growing its aircraft fleet.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2020
Sears, Kmart stores are doing a slow fade
A look at what’s left of the Sears portfolio shows that the troubled retailer’s store footprint is doing a disappearing act.

Marianne Wilson
6/2/2020
Express Q1 loss widens; sales down 53%
Express Inc. reported a wider-than-expected fiscal first-quarter loss as revenue declined more than forecast amid COVID-19 store closures.

Marianne Wilson