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

2/1/2026
Americans spend big on ‘retail therapy;’ here’s on what and where...
The practice of “retail therapy” is alive and well, with Americans spending thousands a year to boost their mood.

Marianne Wilson
2/1/2026
New CEOs take reins at Walmart and Target facing much different scenarios
As of Feb. 1, two of the nation’s most prominent retailers are under new leadership.

Marianne Wilson
1/29/2026
Starbucks to open 150 to 175 U.S. stores in 2026; sees 'big' long-term opportunity
Starbucks Coffee Company is back in expansion mode with plans that include opening hundreds of new U.S. stores during the next couple of years — and even more looking further out.

Marianne Wilson
1/29/2026
Target to open seven stores in March — here’s where
Target Corp. continues to expand its footprint — including its smaller-store format.

Marianne Wilson
1/29/2026
ABC: Tariffs drive construction materials prices up 2.8% in 2025
Despite a slight decline in December, the prices of key construction materials prices are still escalating – and up significantly from six years ago.

Marianne Wilson
1/29/2026
Report: Eddie Bauer store operator expected to file for bankruptcy, close stores
Eddie Bauer is reportedly planning to abandon brick and mortar.

Marianne Wilson
1/28/2026
Most Saks Off 5th stores to close; here is list of locations that will remain open…
Saks Global is winding down the majority of its off-price operations as it looks to sharpen its focus on full-price selling and luxury retail across its portfolio.

Marianne Wilson
1/28/2026
Home Depot eliminates 800 jobs; mandates corporate staff back to office full-time
The Home Depot is cutting its corporate workforce. It’s also ending remote work for its corporate staffers.

Marianne Wilson
1/28/2026
Study: Real-time personalization directly drives retail sales
Most consumers are more likely to purchase when experiences are truly personalized, yet most brands are still missing the mark despite heavy investments in personalization.

Marianne Wilson
1/28/2026
In-N-Out Burger, H-E-B, Wegmans among Glassdoor’s ‘Best Places to Work’
A diverse lineup of restaurant chains and retailers are among the top places to work in consumer services according to job and recruiting firm Glassdoor.

Marianne Wilson
1/28/2026
Tractor Supply Q4 disappoints; to open 100 stores in 2026
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter results that missed expectations as consumers reined in discretionary spending, especially for big-ticket purchases.

Marianne Wilson
1/27/2026
Starbucks upbeat; posts first U.S. comp sales growth in two years for Q1
Starbucks Corp.'s turnaround appears to be gaining increased momentum.

Marianne Wilson