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

3/8/2020
Dollar General expands into new state
Dollar General Corp. has expanded its national footprint to 45 states.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2020
Albertsons files for IPO; cites improved performance
Albertsons Companies is looking to return to the public arena.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2020
Men’s sales continue to trump women’s in this category
The men’s activewear market is growing faster than the women’s in the U.S. despite overall growth in women’s sports participation.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2020
99 Cents Only Stores taps Cost Plus World Market exec as CEO
99 Cents Only Stores has found a permanent chief executive officer.

Marianne Wilson
3/8/2020
Ross Stores to open 100 stores in 2020
Ross Stores sees plenty of room for expansion as it continues to move into new markets.

Marianne Wilson
3/5/2020
First Look: Check out Bloomingdale’s newest store
Bloomingdale’s has opened a location in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Marianne Wilson
3/5/2020
Modell’s reportedly set to file for bankruptcy
Modell’s Sporting Goods efforts to avoid bankruptcy have apparently failed.

Marianne Wilson
3/5/2020
Costco Q2 beats Street; ‘beyond busy’ amid increased demand due to coronavirus
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported stronger earnings and sales than analysts had expected as shoppers stock up on goods in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
3/5/2020
Drunk shopping translates into $44.9 billion business in the U.S.
For some 58.4 million Americans, a hangover is no longer the only thing they may wake up to after a night of drinking.

Marianne Wilson
3/5/2020
First Look: The Body Shop unveils new concept store
The Body Shop is putting the spotlight on its longstanding green ethos and activist DNA with the North American launch of its newest retail format.

Marianne Wilson