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

9/2/2025
Dollar Tree income surges, raises full-year outlook
Dollar General posted a strong second quarter as its value proposition and expanded pricing assortment continues to attract customers across income brackets — including higher-income ones.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2025
PwC: Average holiday spend set to drop 5% this year — biggest decline in five years
Cost concerns will be front and center this holiday season as many shoppers — particularly those belonging to Gen Z — pull back their spending amid economic uncertainty and rising prices.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2025
Macy’s tops estimates as turnaround continues; hikes outlook
Macy’s Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter results with comparable sales gains across its three banners and raised its full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson
9/1/2025
Ulta Beauty Q2 sales rise 9.3%; lifts full-year forecast
Ulta Beauty reported a strong second quarter amid growth across all its major categories and an increase in traffic — in-store and online.

Marianne Wilson
9/1/2025
Academy Sports opening 11 stores — here’s where; Q2 sales rise 3.3%
Academy Sports + Outdoors continues to expand its store footprint.

Marianne Wilson
8/27/2025
Dollar General sales, earning rise; tariffs start hitting prices
On the heels of stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and continued customer growth across all income brackets, Dollar General raised its full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson
8/27/2025
Five Below posts robust Q2 as sales soar, rolls out simplified pricing structure
Five Below reported top- and bottom-line second-quarter results that topped expectations despite an “ever-changing tariff environment,” and raised its full-year guidance.

Marianne Wilson
8/27/2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods hikes outlook after strong Q2; Foot Locker deal on track
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported better-than-expected second quarter earnings and sales results, and raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance.

Marianne Wilson
8/27/2025
Walgreens names new CEO as company goes private
Sycamore Partners has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Marianne Wilson
8/26/2025
Consumer confidence down in August amid rising worries about jobs, recession
Americans’ view of the U.S. economy fell slightly in July as recession expectations rose to the highest level since April.

Marianne Wilson