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

1/5/2020
Hudson’s Bay agrees to new offer to go private
The battle to take Hudson’s Bay, whose banners include Saks Fifth Avenue, is apparently over.

Marianne Wilson
1/5/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond unlocks capital via major real estate deal
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell approximately half its real estate as it looks to generate capital.

Marianne Wilson
1/5/2020
Retail Therapy: Ten new must-see stores in New York
Visitors planning to attend NRF 2020: Retail’s Big Shop in New York should carve out some time to take in the city’s newest retail stars.

Marianne Wilson
1/5/2020
Pier 1 announces major store closing initiative as Q3 loss widens
Pier 1 Imports is significantly reducing the size of its store portfolio and corporate headcount as it seeks to cut costs and turnaround its ailing operations.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
CVS Pharmacy kicks off January with free Rx delivery
CVS Pharmacy has launched a limited-time offering to promote its prescription delivery program.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
Save A Lot gets capital infusion
The new year brought some good news to Save A Lot.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
Retail industry led job cuts in 2019
The year 2019 saw the highest number of job cuts in the U.S. in four years even as the nation maintained a low unemployment rate.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
CEO Churn: Three on the Hot Seat
As the new year settles in, so do new leaders at many of the nation’s leading chains.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
Acquisition creates new beauty powerhouse
Natura &Co is set to close its acquisition of Avon Products on Jan. 3, and has appointed a new senior team to drive the company’s growth.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
New retail holiday to debut in January
Get ready for another shopping holiday.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
Five Retail Trends That Will Define 2020
The rise of mega-projects such as Hudson Yards and American Dream is one of five trends that defined 2019 and could have a crucial impact in 2020.

Marianne Wilson
1/2/2020
First Look: Saatva brings online experience to life with store
A fast-growing online mattress brand has opened its first physical location.

Marianne Wilson