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

6/9/2025
CEO confidence plunges in Q2; biggest concerns are…
The mood of U.S. chief executives darkened considerably in the second quarter, with geopolitical instability, tariffs, recession fears and regulatory ambiguity weighing on their confidence.

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2025
The ‘most patriotic’ brands in America are…
Four retailers cracked the top 10 in a survey of the 50 for-profit brands that consumers feel best meet today’s “patriotism challenge.”

Marianne Wilson
6/8/2025
C-Suite Moves: May update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in May, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2025
Five Below reports strong Q1 growth as sales rise 19.5%; CFO to leave
Five Below posted strong sales growth in its first quarter and also announced it is searching for a new CFO.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2025
Study: Toys was the fastest growing industry in early 2025
The toy industry showed its resilence in the early part of this year.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2025
Survey: U.S. shoppers already worried about rising costs of holiday essentials
American consumers are increasingly anxious that tariffs on imported goods could dampen their holiday celebrations.

Marianne Wilson
6/3/2025
Dollar Tree tops estimates; expects tariff hit in Q2
Dollar Tree reported a strong first quarter as more higher-income consumers shopped its stores for bargains, but warned that tariffs could take a toll on its second-quarter earnings.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2025
CEO of Market Basket suspended as investigation is launched
The chief executive of a 90-store, family-controlled New England grocery store chain has been placed on leave.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2025
Costco Q3 sales jump 8%; ‘lowering prices’ where it can
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted better-than-expected earnings and sales for its third quarter as it continues to emphasize lower prices for its members.

Marianne Wilson
5/29/2025
Ulta Beauty reports better-than-expected Q1, warns of consumer uncertainty
Ulta Beauty is off to a strong start in its current fiscal year, with earnings came in way ahead of Street estimates.

Marianne Wilson