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

10/30/2025
First Look: Urban Outfitters unveils Gen Z-friendly store format
Urban Outfitters has launched a new store experience that combines a flexible, refreshed design with assortments curated to specific markets.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
First Look: Marine Layer opens NYC, San Francisco pop-ups
A men and women’s apparel brand known for its soft fabrics and relaxed West Coast aesthetic has opened two limited-time stores focused on customization.

Marianne Wilson
10/30/2025
Walmart unveils five new AI-powered in-store shopping tools
Walmart is leaning into AI to help drive in-store shopping and improve the customer experience.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Amazon Q3 earnings, revenue top estimates
Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its third quarter, with a strong performance from its cloud-computing division.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Report: Management shakeup at Saks Global
Saks Global has reportedly reorganized its top management.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Starbucks posts first same-store sales gain in nearly two years
Starbucks Corp. ended its fiscal year with mixed results but a positive sign, reporting its first same-store sales increase in seven quarters.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Boot Barn raises guidance, hikes store count goal to 1,200 amid Western boom
Boot Barn Holdings delivered another strong quarter — online and in-store — with strength across its merchandise categories and geographies, and raised its expansion target.

Marianne Wilson
10/29/2025
Target's holiday plans include in-store events, deals — return of ‘hot’ Santa
Target Corp. said it is pulling out all stops to be consumers’ go-to partner for holiday gifting.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2025
Walmart, Eli Lilly launch first retail pick-up option for weight-loss drug
Walmart is partnering with pharmaceutical giant to sell its weight-loss treatment at the chain’s nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2025
Cardlytics: As consumers trade down, spending at discounters on the rise
A softening of consumer sentiment is driving changes in spending behavior — and discount stores are the beneficiaries.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2025
Gen Z, Gen Alpha to drive 40% of fashion spending by 2035
Younger consumers are reshaping fashion through AI, social influence, and new definitions of brand loyalty.

Marianne Wilson
10/28/2025
Saks Global to debut program to incentivize its top sellers
Saks Global is rolling out a program to incentivize and improve the skills of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus selling associates as it looks to generate higher sales volumes.

Marianne Wilson