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

12/10/2025
Survey finds 54% of small business online retailers impacted by tariffs
Small business e-commerce owners are feeling the heat from tariffs — and some are raising prices as a result.

Marianne Wilson
12/10/2025
QSR chains, Trader Joe’s top Yelp’s ‘Most Loved Brands’ list
A fast-growing chicken chain and a popular grocer claimed the top spots in an annual ranking of the county’s 50 most loved brands.

Marianne Wilson
12/10/2025
Korean beauty retailer Sukoshi ramps up U.S. expansion — here’s where
Sukoshi is accelerating its U.S. growth with a wave of openings across some of the country's major shopping centers.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
‘Social darts' concept Flight Club expanding across the U.S.
A format that offers dining and dart playing is expanding its footprint across the United States.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
Walmart expanding use of 3D-printing for construction
Walmart is doubling down on a new construction method.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
Bankrupt parent company of Value City Furniture puts 23 leases on the market
American Signature Inc., parent of of Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture, has started closing stores.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
Done Deal: Office Depot parent acquired in $1B deal; names new CEO
Office Depot has gone private.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
Hermès tops list of luxury brands with the highest resale value
A brand that has stood the test of time commands the highest dollar in the luxury resale market.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
GameStop Q3 revenue falls with declines in core categories
GameStop reported a mixed third quarter as its sales — and the value of its Bitcoin holdings — declined but net income jumped amid cost control and streamlining.

Marianne Wilson
12/9/2025
Academy Sports reveals 2026 expansion plans; Q3 sales up 3%
Academy Sports and Outdoors expressed confidence about the holiday season on the heels of a "record" Black Friday.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2025
Walmart extends Christmas Eve delivery deadline; adds new ordering option
Walmart holiday shoppers can now place orders right up to the wire.

Marianne Wilson
12/8/2025
L.L.Bean details store expansion for 2026 — here’s where
L.L.Bean is accelerating its retail expansion as it expands its brand to new markets.

Marianne Wilson