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

10/7/2025
Study: One discount no longer fits all consumers
Discounts still drive demand, but relying on one tactic risks leaving revenue and loyalty on the table.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Survey: Price hikes have consumers trading down; most vulnerable categories are...
A majority (68%) of U.S. consumers believe they are shouldering the cost of tariffs, and most are responding by trading down as opposed to walking away.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Circana: Expect less predictable, more spread out holiday season
Consumer volatility will shape the timing and performance of the holiday season.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Bed Bath & Beyond launching nationwide franchise program
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is looking to grow the retail footprint of its namesake brand via a new model.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2025
Study: Online retail giant tops annual ranking of 'loyalty leaders'
The better a brand meets consumers’ expectations, the more loyal they will be.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2025
CardVault by Tom Brady opening NYC flagship
Football legend Tom Brady is bringing his sports cards and authenticated memorabilia retail concept to New York City.

Marianne Wilson
10/5/2025
Italian teen brand Subdued makes U.S. store debut at Simon’s Roosevelt Field
A Rome-based teen-focused fashion retailer with a cult following has touched down in the United States.

Marianne Wilson
10/2/2025
JLL: Mass merchants top holiday destination; most shoppers — not all — to cut spend
The economic climate has finally caught up with holiday enthusiasm as many — but not all — American households scale back their spending plans for 2025.

Marianne Wilson
10/1/2025
First Look: Jordan Brand's World of Flight opens in U.S. — with more to come
The Jordan Brand, which is part of Nike, is bringing its basketball-focused store concept home to the United States.

Marianne Wilson
9/30/2025
David’s Bridal expands ‘store of the future' to greater Boston area
David’s Bridal has opened the second location of its new, luxe retail format.

Marianne Wilson