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

09/28/2023

Chico’s to go private in $1 billion deal

Chico’s FAS has agreed to be acquired by a private equity firm.
09/27/2023

Study: Online shopping to hold steady this holiday season

Despite conflicting economic indicators, 80% of consumers say they’ll buy online more or the same as last year this holiday season.
09/27/2023

Ralph Lauren expands in Canada with first namesake store, e-commerce

Ralph Lauren Corp. is deepening its root north of the border — online and in-store.
09/27/2023

Eataly names fashion exec as CEO for North America ahead of expansion push

Eataly has added a new position in its C-suite as it looks to expand its U.S. footprint.
09/27/2023

Wawa to open 40 stores in Kentucky, starting in mid-2025

Wawa has revealed its expansion plans for the Bluegrass State.
09/27/2023

Costco delivers strong Q4; to open nine U.S. clubs in Q1

Costco Wholesale Corp. beat estimates for its top and bottom lines as rising store traffic helped make up for a decrease in its average transaction.
09/26/2023

Target closing nine stores in key cities amid theft, safety concerns

Target Corp. is taking action in response to theft and organized retail crime which it said is threatening the safety of its employees and customers.
09/26/2023

Dick’s closing all but three Moosejaw stores amid integration with Public Lands

Dick’s Sporting Goods is doing some internal realigning — and store closings.
09/26/2023

NRF: Retail shrink inches up 1.6%; ORC-related violence increases

With retail crime continuing to escalate throughout the country, more retailers are enforcing a “hands off” approach in the apprehension of shoplifters.
09/26/2023

Sportsman’s Warehouse names former Hertz, Cabela’s exec as CEO

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. has ended its search for a new chief executive with a seasoned retail executive.