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

2/18/2020
Leadership shuffle at Nike
Nike is getting a new CFO and a new COO.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Francesca’s taps industry veteran as CEO
Francesca’s Holdings Corp. has ended its search for a permanent chief executive.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Small changes add up to big savings for Walmart
Savings come in all shapes and sizes for a company the size of Walmart.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Check out Happy Socks’ newest U.S. location
Happy Socks has landed in Manhattan’s Union Square.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Bankrate.com: Americans have $21 billion in unused gift cards, credits
Americans are leaving a lot of money on the table.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Election, shipping among top 10 expectations, retailer challenges for 2020
The overwhelming majority (90%) of retailers will make some changes to how they market in 2020 because of the presidential election.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
U.K. retailer Wren Kitchens to open U.S. stores
A company that describes itself as the U.K.’s fastest-growing bricks-and-mortar retailer is expanding to the U.S. market.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond to spend $400 million on store remodels, digital, supply chain
Bed Bath & Beyond has begun to focus on its core assets — and streamline its portfolio — as the company moves to turnaround its ailing business.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Walmart Q4 comes up short — and so does outlook
Walmart Inc. reported disappointing holiday results as a shorter shopping season and weak demand for toys, video games and apparel cut into its results.

Marianne Wilson
2/17/2020
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy; pursuing a sale
After several years of trying to right its business, Pier 1 Imports faces an uncertain future.

Marianne Wilson
2/13/2020
Retail sales edge up in January; clothing sales take a hit
Consumer spending remained steady in January amid unseasonably mild weather, but not all retail sectors benefitted.

Marianne Wilson
2/13/2020
At Home Group continues store expansion
At Home Group Inc. is keeping itself busy in February.

Marianne Wilson