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

9/11/2025
NRF: Retail sales inch up in August amid robust back-to-school season
Consumer spending grew in August as shoppers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to affect price.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2025
Saks Global survey finds growing optimism among luxury consumers
Luxury consumers are starting to feel more positive about both the economy and personal finances, which is good news for retailers.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2025
C-Suite Moves: August update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in August, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2025
First Look: Starbucks opens 10,000-sq.-ft. ‘destination’ flagship in Madrid
Starbucks has opened its first flagship in Spain in one of the world’s most famous football (soccer) venues.

Marianne Wilson
9/10/2025
Kroger Q2 income jumps; raises full-year forecast
The Kroger Company reported a solid second quarter, marked by a 3.4% year-over-year increase in identical sales (excluding fuel) and surging e-commerce sales.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2025
Tapestry aims for Coach to be a $10 billion brand
Tapestry Inc. is launching a three-year strategic plan that is focused on profitable growth and strong shareholder returns as it doubles down on Gen Z and its Coach brand.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2025
Primark marks 10 years in U.S. with new leases, planned entry in new state
Primark is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of entering the United States by continuing to grow its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2025
RaceTrac to acquire sandwich shop chain Potbelly for $566 million
RaceTrac is adding another brand to its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
9/9/2025
Deloitte: Holiday sales growth to slow; e-commerce to stay strong
As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on consumers, holiday sales in the United States are expected to grow at their slowest rate since the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2025
First Look: John Varvatos opens NYC flagship
John Varvatos is celebrating its 25th anniversary by going back to where it all began.

Marianne Wilson