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

6/1/2020
Build-A-Bear Workshop turnaround stalled by COVID-19
Build-A-Bear Workshop lost its growing momentum in the first quarter as it closed its stores, famous for their high-touch and interactive environments, early on in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2020
Report: LVMH reconsidering acquisition of Tiffany
The biggest deal ever in the luxury market — the $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co. by luxury good giant LVMH — may no longer be a sure thing.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2020
New CEO for Tommy Hilfiger Global
The chief executive officer of Timmy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
6/1/2020
Banana Republic in partnership to donate new clothing to Americans in need
Banana Republic is teaming up with a nonprofit that unites retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals to support Americans affected by poverty and tragedy.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
Retail leaders react to protests, riots in wake of George Floyd killing
Many of the nation's top retail leaders reached out to their employees and the community at large as they temporarily shut stores in select locations across the country amid disruptions and destruction in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
Casey’s General Stores creates new exec tech position
Casey’s General Stores has appointed a former Target exec to its leadership team.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
Party City plans debt swap
Party City Holdco Inc. is hoping to erase about half of its debt.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
Harrods to open outlet store to sell excess inventory resulting from pandemic
Harrods is opening its first-ever outlet store.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
Lowe’s launches new service for contractors to make home visits — virtually
Lowe’s is expanding its focus on professional customers with an augmented reality tool that makes it easier for plumbers and other contractors to troubleshoot problems with homeowners — without an initial visit.

Marianne Wilson
5/31/2020
‘Uncertainty abounds’ about economic recovery, says NRF chief economist
The reopening of businesses shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant step forward.

Marianne Wilson