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

10/20/2019
Cole Haan files confidential IPO
Cole Haan is prepping to go public.

Marianne Wilson
10/20/2019
Saks Fifth Avenue parent Hudson’s Bay to go private
Hudson's Bay Company has agreed to be taken private by a group of its shareholders after they upped their offer.

Marianne Wilson
10/17/2019
Chick-fil-A to close U.K. location
Chick-fil-A’s first foray into an overseas market has been marked by controversy.

Marianne Wilson
10/16/2019
Tech-infused b8ta launches new store concept
b8ta is expanding its retail business beyond electronics and tech devices.

Marianne Wilson
10/16/2019
Barneys gives OK to ABG’s bid
Barneys New York is closer to a deal to keep its brand alive.

Marianne Wilson
10/16/2019
The most valuable global brand is…
For the seventh consecutive year, a U.S. tech giant took the top spot in a ranking of the world’s top 100 brands based on their value.

Marianne Wilson
10/15/2019
The Kitchen Collection to close all stores
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. is winding down the retail operations of its specialty kitchenware subsidiary.

Marianne Wilson
10/14/2019
Gap Inc. opens first retail location of its Hill City menswear brand
Hill City has popped up in its parents’ home town and is also expanding in other ways as it looks to start ramping up its growth.

Marianne Wilson
10/14/2019
First Look: Harvey Nichols unveils tech-infused store
British luxury department store retailer Harvey Nichols’ revamped store in Hong Kong’s Pacific Place artfully blends interactive hi-tech elements with more traditional physical shopping experiences.

Marianne Wilson
10/14/2019
Eyemart Express ramps up expansion
A Dallas-based optical retailer is expanding into new markets.

Marianne Wilson
10/14/2019
Gymboree to make retail comeback online and in stores
The Gymboree brand is being revived — by a former rival.

Marianne Wilson
10/14/2019
Batter Up: MLB to open its first-ever flagship store
Major League Baseball is throwing its hat in the retail arena, opening a one-stop shopping destination for baseball fans.

Marianne Wilson