Marianne Wilson| Chain Store Age

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

9/6/2024
C-Suite Moves: August update
Here are the major leadership changes that occurred during April, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2024
New retail worker safety law in New York mandates panic buttons at large retailers
Retailers in New York State have only six months to be in compliance with most of the provisions of a new law designed to enhance workplace safety for retail workers.

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2024
Von Maur named America’s best department store by Newsweek
A century-old department store company based in Davenport, Iowa tops an annual listing by Newsweek magazine.

Marianne Wilson
9/6/2024
7-Eleven parent company rejects $39 billion buyout bid
The Japanese company that operates 7-Eleven convenience stores has rejected a buyout offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., saying it "grossly" undervalues the company's value.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
Six stores to reopen under Save A Lot banner across Chicago
Six underserved communities in the city of Chicago are getting a new grocery option.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
L.L.Bean in extensive reimagining of iconic flagship in Freeport, Maine
The second most-visited tourist destination in Maine is undergoing a dramatic makeover.

Marianne Wilson
9/5/2024
LL Flooring to go dark after no buyer emerges
The specialty retailer of hardwood flooring formerly known as Lumber Liquidators is going out of business after efforts to find a buyer failed.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2024
Dollar Tree misses estimates, cuts forecast
Dollar Tree reported disappointing second-quarter earnings and sales, citing pressure on middle- and higher-income customers. The discounter also cut its full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2024
Nordstrom family in $3.76 billion bid to take chain private with Mexican retailer
Nordstrom family members have teamed up with Mexican retail group El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire the century-old department store company.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2024
Dick’s Sporting Goods earnings smash estimates, expanding Field House concepts
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a strong second quarter with earnings, sales and comps that topped Wall Street estimates amid growth in transactions and average ticket.

Marianne Wilson