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

5/20/2020
Gordon Brothers gives loan to Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers Group has found a champion.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
Starbucks’ sales in recovery mode; to open more pick-up only stores in the future
Starbucks sales are on the rise as the company continues to reopen its cafes.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
Victoria’s Secret to close 250 stores this year — with more to come
L Brands is shrinking the store portfolio of its struggling Victoria’s Secret division.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
Store closures hit TJX hard with big Q1 loss; defers Q2 rent to 2022
With its stores dark for half the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a weak e-commerce presence (or none at all for some of its brands), The TJX Cos. posted a much wider first-quarter loss than expected.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
Best Buy earnings, sales fall but beat Street as digital sales skyrocket
Best Buy Co. reported first-quarter earnings and sales that beat analyst expectations amid a 155% rise in online sales as customers took advantage of curbside pickup at its stores.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
BJ’s Q1 same-store sales jump a record 27%
BJ's Wholesale Club reported profit and sales that topped analyst expectations amid surging online sales and a spike in new members during the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
5/20/2020
Macy's expects Q1 operating loss of $1.1 billion; 270 stores open by Memorial Day
Macy’s on Thursday said it expects first-quarter sales to fall by as much as 45% as its stores remained dark during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
5/19/2020
Study puts COVID-19 income losses at $8,900 per worker
The U.S. workforce has taken a big economic hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
5/19/2020
First Look: Raley’s opens new store under Bel Air banner
Raley’s keeps expanding its California footprint.

Marianne Wilson
5/19/2020
TravelCenters of America focuses on expansion
TravelCenters of America Inc. is looking to expand its footprint via franchising.

Marianne Wilson
5/19/2020
Walmart reportedly to quadruple Sam’s Club store footprint in China
Walmart Inc. is thinking big in China.

Marianne Wilson
5/19/2020
Target Q1 2020: By the numbers
On an average day in April, Target Corp. fulfilled more items and orders than it did on last year’s Cyber Monday.

Marianne Wilson