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

4/10/2025
At Home Group reportedly mulls bankruptcy amid debt woes, trade tariffs
At Home Group is feeling the heat.

Marianne Wilson
4/10/2025
Consumer sentiment plunges to second-lowest level on record
The mood of Americans continues to sour amid rising concerns about inflation and unemployment.

Marianne Wilson
4/10/2025
Study: Personalized messages drive loyalty, sales
Generic marketing message are a big turn-off to consumers.

Marianne Wilson
4/10/2025
Retailers support federal bill to thwart organized retail crime
Retailers are urging passage of new bipartisan legislation that would establish a coordinated federal response to the growing problem of organized retail crime.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2025
Costco reports strong March sales as e-commerce surges
Costco Wholesale Corp. maintained its momentum in March, amid strong digital growth and a calendar shift that added an extra shopping day to its results.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2025
Import cargo levels to drop ‘dramatically’ amid uncertainty
Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2025
Michael Kors parent sells Versace to Prada in $1 billion-plus deal
Capri Holdings Ltd. has entered into the biggest luxury deal of the year — one that will create a new fashion powerhouse that's not based in France.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2025
Sam’s Club in big store remodeling and expansion move
Sam’s Club reportedly is ramping up its expansion along with its investments in existing stores.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2025
Cinnabon, Carvel team up to open new store format
GoTo Foods (formerly Focus Brands) is bringing together two its brands to launch a new quick-serve dessert concept.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2025
Victoria’s Secret shakes up leadership with three new brand presidents
Victoria’s Secret & Co. has a new brand leadership team.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2025
PacSun takes it on the road for big music festival
PacSun is setting up shop in the desert.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2025
Walmart pulls Q1 operating income forecast amid tariffs; affirms annual outlook
Walmart Inc. has pulled its outlook for operating income in the first quarter as it faces uncertainty about the potential impact of the recently announced tariffs.

Marianne Wilson