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

11/26/2023
Black Friday in-store traffic up 4.6% over last year
Shoppers turned out in force in physical stores and shopping centers on Black Friday, helped by cool dry weather in most parts of the country and heavy discounting.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2023
Ocean-inspired lifestyle brand Salt Life details new store growth
Salt Life continues to grow its retail footprint, with both full-price and outlet locations.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2023
Fifth Avenue remains world’s most expensive retail destination
Ten blocks in Manhattan rank as the most expensive retail venue rent-wise in the world.

Marianne Wilson
11/21/2023
Nordstrom sales fall amid ‘softening’ consumer demand; 17 new Rack stores in works
Nordstrom reported third-quarter profit that topped Street estimates but sales that missed, with declines across both its banners.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2023
Best Buy sales fall amid ‘uneven’ consumer demand; sees ‘deal-focused’ holiday
Best Buy reported better-than-expected profits on slightly softer-than-expected revenue for its third quarter as consumers continue to rein in spending on certain items.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2023
The top 25 'Best Global Brands' are ...
Six U.S. companies ranked among the top global performers in a study of brand value.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2023
Abercrombie sales soar 20%, earnings up, in solid quarter
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. continued its momentum with better-than-expected third-quarter top- and bottom-line results amid a strong back-to-school season and growth across its main brands.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2023
Dick’s posts strong Q3; lifts outlook
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and sales and raised its full-year profit outlook.

Marianne Wilson
11/20/2023
Kohl’s sales, earnings fall; lifts profit outlook amid turnaround ‘progress’
Kohl’s Corp. beat third-quarter profit expectations, citing inventory and expense management and growth in Sephora and other areas.

Marianne Wilson
11/19/2023
First Look: Australia’s Frankie4 opens Seattle flagship
A celeb-fave footwear brand that combines customized comfort with fashion is expanding its fledgling U.S. presence.

Marianne Wilson