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

10/03/2019

Costco Q4 sales miss; plans second Shanghai location

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported sales that missed the Street amid fierce competition to attract shoppers in the grocery space, but its earnings topped expectations. 
10/03/2019

Ascena Retail swings to loss; bankruptcy 'not one of the options' being considered

The parent company of Ann Taylor and other apparel banners posted a loss in its fourth quarter as it completed the divestiture of one of its brands and made progress on the shuttering of another.
10/02/2019

Study: Retailers have opportunities to raise prices to offset impact of tariffs

Price sensitivity by consumers is falling, giving retailers the opportunity to offset the potential impact of tariffs by raising prices.
10/02/2019

Green Growth Brands not letting up on store growth

Green Growth Brands has delivered on its promise of rapid store expansion.
10/02/2019

NRF: Holiday sales to rise 3.8% to 4.2%; forecast clouded by 'uncertainty'

Uncertainty around trade, interest rates, and political rhetoric could crimp holiday spending. 
10/02/2019

Macy’s to hire 80,000 holiday workers

Macy’s holiday hiring is on pace with last year, but it’s increasing seasonal positions in a fast-growing area of its business.
10/02/2019

Rite Aid COO out; replacement named

Rite Aid has named a healthcare veteran as its new COO.
10/02/2019

Bed Bath & Beyond ramps up store closures; swings to Q2 loss

Bed Bath & Beyond reported mixed results for its second quarter and gave an update on its store closings and CEO search.
10/01/2019

Dick’s Sporting Goods selling some Field & Stream stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to pull back from the hunting category.
10/01/2019

Study: Consumers want brands to take a stand — to an extent

Most consumers want brands to take a stand on social and environmental issues. But they are divided when it comes to partisan politics,