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Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

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

2/28/2024
Rent the Runway taps Afterpay exec as marketing chief
Rent the Runway has named a marketing head as the company seeks to revitalize its brand.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2024
Discount grocer tops list of nation's fastest-growing grocers in 2023
In 2023, the fastest-growing grocers opened 253 stores and added 8.4 million sq. ft. of new space, with one company’s expansion outdistancing all others.

Marianne Wilson
2/28/2024
TJX posts ‘very strong’ Q4 with growth across all brands — led by Home Goods
The TJX Companies ended the year on a strong note with comp sales growth across all its divisions and full-year sales that topped $50 billion — a record for the company.

Marianne Wilson
2/27/2024
Consumer confidence falls for first time since November
Consumer confidence declined in February amid uncertainty about the economy and growing concerns about the labor market and the U.S. political environment.

Marianne Wilson
2/27/2024
SPECS 2024 starts March 10 — show dedicated to physical retail
Register now for Chain Store Age’s 60th annual SPECS Show, March 10-12, at the Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas.

Marianne Wilson
2/27/2024
Macy’s to close 150 nameplate stores; expand off-mall and luxury formats
Macy’s Inc. unveiled a new strategy that includes a much smaller nameplate footprint and a big bet on its luxury and beauty brands.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2024
Chicken Salad Chick targets Midwest, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic for expansion
Chicken Salad Chick is moving into new markets as it continues its aggressive expansion.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2024
FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons $24.6 billion merger
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2024
Numerator Retailer Snapshots: Most U.S. households shop Amazon
Eighty-one percent of U.S. households made a purchase at Amazon in 2023. And Target is not far behind.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2024
Dollar General in milestone store opening
Dollar General continues to expand its store footprint across the country.

Marianne Wilson