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

11/26/2019
Battle for Hudson’s Bay Co. heats up
A new firm wants to take Hudson’s Bay Co. private.

Marianne Wilson
11/26/2019
Chico’s swings to loss but Soma maintains momentum
Chico’s FAS saw top- and bottom-line losses in its third quarter but still managed to beat Street estimates.

Marianne Wilson
11/26/2019
Citi Trends in big merchandise shift; will open 25 to 30 stores annually
Citi Trends is accelerating its move away from apparel. And it’s still looking for a CEO.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Direct-to-consumer Everlane to drop anchor in Boston
A clothing brand known for its "radical transparency" is expanding in the brick-and-mortar space.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Expert Opinion: Black Friday insights
Two industry experts share insights as retailers head into Black Friday.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Expert Opinions: Retail Predictions 2020
A round-up of 2020 insights by industry experts.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Consumer confidence dips again
Confidence declined in November, but holiday spending still looks “solid.”

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
A resurgent Best Buy raises annual outlook on strong Q3
Best Buy is entering the holiday selling season with reasons to celebrate.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Dollar Tree cuts forecast due to tariffs; Q3 earnings miss Street
Dollar Tree warned that its fourth-quarter earnings will take a hit due to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Global challenges weigh on Abercrombie’s Q3 results; tariffs to impact Q4 profit
Abercrombie & Fitch reported mixed results for its third quarter as a “complicated” global environment offset U.S. same-store gains in its namesake and Hollister brands.

Marianne Wilson
11/25/2019
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q3 surges; best same-store sales in six years
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its full-year profit outlook on the heels of a strong quarter with better-than-expected earnings and sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/24/2019
A.C. Moore going out of business; some stores to reopen as Michaels
The A.C. Moore chain of arts and crafts stores is calling it quits.

Marianne Wilson