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

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

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
Ulta delivers another solid quarter of top-line growth
Ulta Beauty reported better-than-expected earnings for its third quarter even as its sales fell short of estimates amid ongoing weakness in a core category.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
David Yurman debuts New York flagship
David Yurman has opened an expansive jewelry boutique — and the only family-owned business — on one of Manhattan’s most luxurious blocks.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
H-E-B targets South Austin for major expansion
H-E-B is expanding its presence in one of the fastest-growing markets in Texas.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
Big Lots narrows loss
Big Lots beat analysts’ expectations in its third-quarter and sounded an optimistic note about the coming year.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
Retail executives on the move
The first week of December saw several changes/additions in retail C-suites. Here’s a recap.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
Owner of New York & Co. to close 27 stores in coming weeks; swings to Q3 loss
RTW Retailwinds is closing some stores as it continues to “actively evaluate” its store portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
12/5/2019
Check out Walmart’s new grocery experience
As the grocery wars intensify, Walmart is not only focusing on online delivery but also is refreshing the look and feel of its in-store experience in produce.

Marianne Wilson
12/4/2019
Express swings to Q3 loss but tops estimates; new strategy in the works
Express managed to beat Street estimates for its top and bottom line as the company continues its turnaround efforts.

Marianne Wilson
12/4/2019
Rent the Runway looks to take stress out of packing
Rent the Runway’s latest partner is a hotel giant.

Marianne Wilson