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

11/19/2023
RH opens on 151-acre estate in Indiana
One of the grandest RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) locations to date has opened in Indianapolis.

Marianne Wilson
11/19/2023
Publix CEO to step down; successor named
Publix has tapped a 40-year company veteran as its next leader.

Marianne Wilson
11/16/2023
Study: Amazon still winning the online price wars but Walmart closing in
An expanding price competition gulf separates two retailers from the rest of the retail industry.

Marianne Wilson
11/16/2023
Gap tops Street with ‘solid’ quarter; holiday outlook soft
Gap Inc. reported a better-than-expected third quarter with earnings and comp-sales that blew past Wall Street expectations, helped by the improved performance of its biggest brand, Old Navy.

Marianne Wilson
11/16/2023
Ross Stores earnings, sales rise amid ‘resilience’ of off-price sector
Ross Stores reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and sales as value-seeking consumers continued to shop its stores for bargains.

Marianne Wilson
11/15/2023
First Look: Crate & Barrel opens flagship in historic NYC location
Crate & Barrel has unveiled its first-ever “immersive design” store in a building that once housed one of New York City’s largest department stores.

Marianne Wilson
11/15/2023
Walmart Q3 tops estimates on strong U.S. sales; strikes cautious note
Walmart reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations with growth across all segments. Grocery once again led U.S. sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/15/2023
Macy’s Q3 top, bottom lines beat Street; lifts profit outlook
Macy’s reported a better-than-expected third quarter as improvements in gross margins and merchandise inventory helped offset declining sales.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
Nike C-suite changes include appointment of Amazon veteran as technology head
Nike Inc. is making several key senior leadership changes as it looks to drive innovation, design excellence and marketing.

Marianne Wilson
11/14/2023
TJX posts strong quarter; holiday season off to ‘great start’
The TJX Cos. reported earnings, sales and comps that topped Street estimates and raised its full-year guidance for the the third time this year.

Marianne Wilson