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

12/9/2019
Ann Taylor Q1 profit rises; Dressbarn wind-down on track
Ascena Retail Group’s profit rose in its first quarter as the retailer said it is encouraged by “winds” in the business.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2019
No rebound for GameStop in Q3
GameStop Corp. got no relief in its third quarter with sales and earnings that fell well short of analysts’ expectations. Same-store sales plunged 23.2%.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Hudson unveils revamped next-gen store concept
Hudson has revamped its retail format.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Lord & Taylor in New York return — but only temporarily for now
Lord & Taylor is popping up in Manhattan for the holidays.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
ShopperTrak puts blame on snow for store shopping decline
A winter storm in the Northeast took a big bite out of shopping in stores during the holiday weekend.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Lululemon athletica COO to leave; on hunt for head of international
Lululemon athletica inc.’s COO and executive VP, international, is taking a “leadership position” outside the apparel industry.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Next-gen retail experience bows at Industry City
Shoppers can buy goods that are made before their eyes in an innovative new retail concept at Industry City, the sprawling 6 million-sq.-ft. mixed-use complex in Brooklyn, New York.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Let’s Pave expands team
Let’s Pave has announced the hiring of three new employees to help lead its growing sales team and accounting department.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Beall’s keeps it in the family with new CEO
The great grandson of the founder of Beall’s has taken the reins of the family-owned retail chain.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2019
Anchor Shops looks to help DTC brands go offline — with no big upfront expenses
A new startup wants to make it easy for digitally native brands to enter the physical space by significantly lowering the costs associated with customer acquisition, leasing and operating stores, shipping product and handling returns.

Marianne Wilson