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

8/10/2026
Numerator: Inflation cools, consumers still worried
Consumers’ concerns about higher prices remains near record highs even as inflation slowed in July.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2026
Meijer details upcoming new stores — here’s where
Meijer continues to expand its grocery store concept, as well as its signature supercenter format.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2026
Boating retailer MarineMax to be acquired in $1.5 billion deal
MarineMax Inc. has entered into a deal to go private.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2026
C-Suite Moves: July update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in July, starting with the most recent. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2026
Citi Trends comps up 10.5% in preliminary Q2 sales outlook
Citi Trends remains on an upward trajectory.

Marianne Wilson
8/9/2026
NRF: Retail sales maintain momentum in July for 10th straight month
Mid-summer sales events and early back-to-school deals gave a boost to retail sales in July, which rose for the 10th consecutive month.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2026
Costco July sales up 10.5%; average transaction, traffic rises
Costco Wholesale Corp.'s comparative store sales continued to rise in July, with another strong digital performance.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2026
Foot Locker leans into nostalgia, sneaker culture with new brand campaign
Foot Locker is taking a deep dive into its 50-year-plus sneaker heritage.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2026
NRF: Retailers ‘well stocked’ for upcoming holiday season amid new tariffs
Retailers brought in goods ahead of new tariffs that went into effect last month, leading to an early peak season for import cargo.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2026
QVC Group exits bankruptcy with debt slashed by over $5 billion; CEO steps down
QVC Group Inc. has emerged from bankruptcy protection with a stronger balance sheet and a familiar face as its new interim leader as its CEO departs.

Marianne Wilson
8/5/2026
Hot Topic to be acquired in deal that creates 3,000-plus store footprint
Pop culture-influenced apparel and collectibles retailer Hot Topic is getting a new owner.

Marianne Wilson
8/5/2026
Bob’s Discount Furniture Q2 sales rise; expanding into two new states
Bob’s Discount Furniture reported solid second-quarter results in line with expectations as it continues to expand its footprint, particularly in the Southeastern U.S., and broaden its appeal across a wide range of incomes.

Marianne Wilson