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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

2/1/2024
U.S. confidence climbs to two-year high in January
American consumers are feeling more confident than they have in years amid slowing inflation and a strong labor market.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/31/2024
Starbucks posts record revenue but lowers outlook on heels of bumpy quarter
Starbucks Corp. reported record revenue but missed Street estimates amid a rocky quarter that included boycotts, work stoppages and a more cautious consumer in one of its key markets.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/31/2024
Walmart to add more than 150 larger-format stores during next five years
Walmart is moving back into brick-and-mortar expansion.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/31/2024
CEO of H&M steps down in surprise move; successor named
The chief executive of Hennes & Mauritz has departed the retailer as it struggles to lift sales amid increased competition.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/30/2024
SPECS 2024 program includes 30 educational sessions
Excitement is building for Chain Store Age’s annual SPECS Show, March 10-12, at the Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Tex.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/30/2024
Growth streak continues for U.S. beauty industry
The beauty industry is going strong — at both ends of the spectrum.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/30/2024
Michelle Gass takes reins at Levi’s; expanding leadership team
It’s the start of a new era for Levi Strauss & Co.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/26/2024
CEO turnover in retail doubles in 2023
More retail chief executives headed toward the exit door in 2023 than the previous year.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/26/2024
First Look: DTC retailer Kuiu opens flagship — more locations to come
A direct-to-consumer retailer of ultralight performance hunting apparel and gear is expanding in brick-and-mortar.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief
1/26/2024
Case Facility Management Solutions in merger
Case Facilities Management Solutions (Case FMS) has joined forces with a company north of the border.

Marianne Wilson
Editor-in-Chief