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

11/14/2019
Nordstrom and Rent the Runway taking partnership to a new level
With the fashion rental market growing, an online retail upstart and a heritage department store are combining forces in an ambitious new initiative to “shape the future of retail.”

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2019
Walmart names new CEO for Sam’s Club
For the second time in its history, Walmart’s $59 billion warehouse club division has a female CEO.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2019
First Look: Bloomingdale’s opens first new store in four years
Bloomingdale’s has officially opened the doors to its new location in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2019
Michaels adds new position to its exec leadership team
The Michaels Companies has tapped a Dick’s Sporting Goods executive to head up its omnichannel efforts.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2019
Many retailers still lack response plans for cyberattacks
Online threats facing retailers are becoming more complex and threatening, but many retailers are still unprepared to deal with such attacks.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2019
J.C. Penney narrows loss but sales continue to fall; cites turnaround ‘progress’
J.C. Penney put a positive spin on another tough quarter and even boosted its full-year profit outlook.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
Retail Beat: Ahold, Kroger talk about improved shopper targeting
In today’s disrupted environment, targeting the right shoppers with the right messages is crucial — not only for attracting new shoppers but retaining existing ones as well.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
More reported layoffs at Sears HQ
Sears’ store footprint isn’t the only thing that’s shrinking.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
Lululemon to open experiential store at Mall of America
Lululemon will open its second-biggest location at the nation’s largest mall.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
REI in store-opening blitz
For the first time in its 81-year history, REI Co-op will open four stores in a single day as it enters two new markets.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
Nordstrom invests in plus-size luxury apparel start-up
A rising online player in the size-inclusive luxury fashion market has a new investor.

Marianne Wilson
11/13/2019
ICSC: Strong store, mall turnout expected for holiday weekend
Retailers should get ready for a busy Thanksgiving weekend in stores and at shopping centers.

Marianne Wilson