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

3/24/2025
Consumer Edge: ‘Value-driven’ shopping reshaping retail industry
Shein and Uniqlo are gaining ground in the fast-fashion space while high-end shoppers are pulling back, and emerging athletic brands are challenging legacy players such as Nike.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2025
McDonald’s, Starbucks among world’s 25 most-valuable restaurant brands
A quick-serve giant has displaced a coffee café powerhouse as the world’s most-valuable restaurant brand.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2025
First Look: Lids expands HD store concept to Los Angeles area
Lids is expanding a format based on an e-commerce concept it launched in 2022.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2025
Williams-Sonoma joins S&P 500 on heels of strong quarter
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2025
Hudson’s Bay starts liquidation at most stores
Canada’s oldest company has begun selling the inventory at nearly all its stores as it continues to hold out hope for a last-minute option to restructure.

Marianne Wilson
3/20/2025
Specialty apparel retailer heads list of 10 ‘most innovative’ companies in retail
Fast Company's has revealed its 2025 lineup of the 10 “most innovative” companies in retail and only one legacy retailer made the list.

Marianne Wilson
3/20/2025
Torrid tops estimates, closing 40 to 50 stores; focusing on enhancing product
Torrid Holdings Inc. reported better-than-expected holiday quarter earnings and revenue as its continues its store “optimization” strategy.

Marianne Wilson
3/20/2025
Primark expanding in Virginia, Maryland — here’s where
Primark is continuing its U.S. expansion.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2025
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet tops Yelp’s 50 fastest-growing brands list
Value-driven brands are among the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. as Americans prioritize affordability without sacrificing quality.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2025
The Container Store CEO resigns
The chief executive of The Container Store has left the chain nearly two months after it exited bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2025
Designer Warehouse reports mixed Q4
Designer Brands Inc. reported a mixed holiday quarter with its first positive comparative sales gain in nine quarters, even as revenue missed analysts’ expectations and its loss grew.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2025
Five Below to open 150 stores, names marketing chief; focusing on core price points
Five Below reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped Street estimates, offered a mixed outlook going forward and said it is returning its focus to its $5-and-under price points.

Marianne Wilson