Marianne Wilson

Marianne Wilson

Editor-in-Chief

Author Profile

Marianne Wilson is Editor-in-Chief of Chain Store Age. With three decades of experience at CSA, she is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced editors in the retail industry.

Over the years, she has been quoted in publications nationwide for her insights on retail, and has also served as a speaker and moderator at major retailing events and conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

Marianne leads the CSA editorial team, overseeing content development across the brand’s digital and print channels. She is also instrumental in the planning and execution of CSA’s annual Breakout Retailer Awards and Retail’s Top Women Awards.

A graduate of Boston University, Marianne loves to travel and seek out new retail wherever she goes. Prior to CSA, she was an editor at Hearst Publications.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

6/9/2026
Father’s Day spending to hit new record; electronics, personal care to see big gains
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Father’s Day spending has increased across all categories, with the exception of shoppers ages 65 and older.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2026
Prime Day spending to rise despite record-low consumer sentiment, survey finds
Spending intention for Amazon’s Prime Day event are strong even as worries about ongoing inflation and other price pressures drove consumer sentiment to a record low in May.

Marianne Wilson
6/9/2026
Ollie’s enters its 39th state; Q1 sales rise 14.2%
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet reported a solid start to the year and raised its guidance as it continues its expansion into the West.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2026
Connecticut governor signs bill to regulate surveillance pricing
Connecticut has become second state in the nation to enact legislation aimed at curbing surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2026
DSW parent Q1 sales rise amid jump in profitability
Designer Brands Inc got off to a solid start in 2026, reporting a big improvement in profitability, driven by surging sales in its brand portfolio segment.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2026
Bed Bath & Beyond acquiring two home services companies
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. continues to reinvent itself as an “Everything Home Company.”

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2026
NRF: Retail sales grow again in May
Consumers continued to show their resilience as retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2026
Study: Texas higher than national average for organized retail crime
Texas retailers are facing repeat and organized retail crime at a higher rate than the national average.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2026
Saks Global reorganization plan gets court OK; debt slashed
Saks Global will exit bankruptcy with a leaner store footprint, a renewed focus on luxury retail and “significantly” less debt.

Marianne Wilson
6/7/2026
NRF: Import volume to get bump in June, July, followed by a weakening
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump in June in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices, but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall.

Marianne Wilson