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

11/2/2025
Saks Global taps two Bloomingdale’s exes for store leadership roles
Saks Global has named two industry veterans to elevate its in-store experiences and drive growth.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
Calvin Klein launches take-back program in the U.S.
Calvin Klein Inc. wants to help customers responsibly dispose of their pre-loved items — from any brand.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
First Look: Urban Outfitters unveils Gen Z-friendly store format
Urban Outfitters has launched a new store experience that combines a flexible, refreshed design with assortments curated to specific markets.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
First Look: Marine Layer opens NYC, San Francisco pop-ups
A men and women’s apparel brand known for its soft fabrics and relaxed West Coast aesthetic has opened two limited-time stores focused on customization.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
Walmart unveils five new AI-powered in-store shopping tools
Walmart is leaning into AI to help drive in-store shopping and improve the customer experience.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Amazon Q3 earnings, revenue top estimates
Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its third quarter, with a strong performance from its cloud-computing division.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Starbucks posts first same-store sales gain in nearly two years
Starbucks Corp. ended its fiscal year with mixed results but a positive sign, reporting its first same-store sales increase in seven quarters.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Boot Barn raises guidance, hikes store count goal to 1,200 amid Western boom
Boot Barn Holdings delivered another strong quarter — online and in-store — with strength across its merchandise categories and geographies, and raised its expansion target.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Target's holiday plans include in-store events, deals — return of ‘hot’ Santa
Target Corp. said it is pulling out all stops to be consumers’ go-to partner for holiday gifting.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2025
Gen Z, Gen Alpha to drive 40% of fashion spending by 2035
Younger consumers are reshaping fashion through AI, social influence, and new definitions of brand loyalty.

Marianne Wilson