Marianne Wilson

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Marianne Wilson is the editor-in-chief of Chain Store Age. With nearly three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgable retail editors in the industry. Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker at major retailing events in the U.S. and abroad. Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s online and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

10/04/2023

Lamps Plus names Dollar Shave Club exec as CEO

Lamps Plus has named a seasoned executive with more than 30 years of retail and digital experience.
10/03/2023

Target goes big on toys for holidays, with Disney, FAO Schwarz exclusives

Target’s holiday toy lineup is focused on affordability, exclusives and collaborations.
10/03/2023

Krispy Kreme exploring sale of Insomnia Cookies

Krispy Kreme is doubling down on its core business.
10/03/2023

Macy’s to open up to 30 small-format stores as it goes off mall for growth

Macy’s is ramping up the expansion of its off-mall, downsized store concept.
10/02/2023

All Roads in Retail Lead Here: 10 international brands with U.S. expansion plans

Across the globe, American consumers have long been known for their spending power. And increasingly, foreign retailers want to get in on the action.
10/02/2023

Bloomie’s sets opening date for Seattle

Bloomingdale’s is bringing its smaller-store format to the Pacific Northwest.
10/02/2023

Guess? co-founder leaves company

The second largest shareholder of Guess? Inc. has stepped down from the company.
10/02/2023

Lowe’s dives deeper into apparel with partnership

Lowe’s Companies is targeting its professional customers.
10/02/2023

Birkenstock seeks $9.2 billion valuation in U.S. IPO

Birkenstock Holding Ltd. has set the terms for its initial public offering.
09/29/2023

Exclusive: Promotions to play big role in 2023 holiday season

Matt Pavich, senior director of strategy and retail innovation at Revionics, an Aptos Company, talks with Chain Store Age about pricing and promotion considerations for the next quarter.