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

7/8/2025
RetailMeNot: Parents budgeting, cutting back on back-to-school spend
Sticking to a budget is top-of-mind for back-to-school shoppers this year, with the cost of goods once again serving as the biggest source of stress.

Marianne Wilson
7/8/2025
Study: Tariffs triggering purchasing, lifestyle changes
Rising costs driven by tariffs are causing consumers across the globe to scale back spending, switch brands, and rethink long-standing habits — including summer travel.

Marianne Wilson
7/7/2025
Confusion, anxiety move to center stage in economy, says NRF chief economist
Halfway through the year, it is still difficult to predict the impact new tariffs and other government policies will have on the U.S. economy.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2025
Done Deal: Dollar Tree completes $1.01 billion sale of Family Dollar
Family Dollar has started its new chapter as a standalone private company under new owners.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2025
Fast-growing lifestyle brand Eastside Golf opens first U.S. store
Eastside Golf, whose fashions are designed to be worn by golfers and non-golfers alike on and off the course, has marked a major milestone in its growth.

Marianne Wilson
7/6/2025
First Look: Nordstrom Local opens in Brooklyn
Nordstrom is expanding its footprint in New York City.

Marianne Wilson
7/2/2025
Big 5 Sporting Goods to be acquired in $112.7 million deal
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. is going private.

Marianne Wilson
7/2/2025
C-Suite Moves: June update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in June, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
7/2/2025
NRF sues to block New York Algorithmic Pricing Law
The National Retail Federation is seeking to block the implementation of a New York state law that would require retailers to tell customers that they use algorithmic pricing.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2025
Jack in the Box takes poison pill as activist investor increases stake
Jack in the Box Inc. has made a move to defend itself against a potential hostile takeover.

Marianne Wilson