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

8/10/2025
First Look: Crocs goes experiential with new ‘Icon’ store concept
Crocs has unveiled a new store concept that features immersive storytelling and its largest personalization experience to date.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2025
Survey: Tariffs on Chinese goods cost U.S. consumers about $12.2B each month
Americans are rethinking spending, as a majority (66%) have seen price hikes post tariffs.

Marianne Wilson
8/10/2025
NRF: Retail sales make strong comeback in July
Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers took advantage of summer sales promotions and purchased goods before more tariffs take effect.

Marianne Wilson
8/7/2025
Under Armour cuts Q1 loss but sales fall; expects about $100M in costs due to tariffs
Under Armour continued to struggle in its first quarter as sales tumbled across regions.

Marianne Wilson
8/7/2025
Import cargo levels expected to fall over 5% from 2024 amid tariffs
New tariffs are putting increased pressure on international trade — and beginning to drive up consumer prices.

Marianne Wilson
8/7/2025
C-Suite Moves: July update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in July, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
8/7/2025
First Look: Nike Running opens pop-up shop at Nordstrom NYC
Nike has opened a pop-up dedicated to its running division at the Nordstrom flagship in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
8/7/2025
NRF: Global sportswear giant heads list of 25 fastest-growing retailers in the U.S.
A U.K.-based company ranks as the fastest-growing retailer in the U.S. following its acquisition of Alabama-based Hibbett in 2024.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2025
Tommy Bahama to adopt mobile-first POS solution across all its 160 stores
Tommy Bahama is rolling out a mobile-first point-of-sale solution designed to give store employees everything they need to effectively and efficiently serve customers.

Marianne Wilson
8/6/2025
Claire’s identifies 700 stores for closure; warns it could wind down U.S. operations
If bankrupt Claire’s doesn’t find a buyer, all of its U.S. stores are likely to go dark.

Marianne Wilson