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

10/8/2025
Teen spending falls; fave brands include Nike, Chick-fil-A, TikTok and...
Teenagers have put their spending on hold.

Marianne Wilson
10/8/2025
Holiday spending on gift cards forecast to rise amid inflation concerns
Shoppers are shifting toward more gift card purchases as a way to deal with price increases in key categories.

Marianne Wilson
10/8/2025
Retail sales slow in September ahead of holiday season
Consumers hit the pause button on spending in September after a busy summer and back-to-school season.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2025
Monthly imports to drop; tariffs continue to rise with new round set for Oct. 14
As retailers brace for the next round of tariffs, a bright spot is that most holiday merchandise is already on hand.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2025
REI to close NYC flagship, two other locations
REI Co-op plans to shutter three of its locations in the Northeast.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2025
C-Suite Moves: September update
Here are the major C-suite changes that occurred in September, in the order they were announced. (All changes have already taken effect unless otherwise noted.)

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2025
Study: One discount no longer fits all consumers
Discounts still drive demand, but relying on one tactic risks leaving revenue and loyalty on the table.

Marianne Wilson
10/7/2025
Nordstrom Local expands to San Francisco
Nordstrom has opened the seventh location of its service-only store format.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
CSA’s 'DayBreaker' receives prestigious award
Chain Store Age is proud to announce that its daily newsletter, “DayBreaker,” has been honored by the publishing industry.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Orvis closing 36 stores, returning to its 'roots'
Orvis is downsizing as tariffs take a toll on the 169-year-old brand.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Survey: Price hikes have consumers trading down; most vulnerable categories are...
A majority (68%) of U.S. consumers believe they are shouldering the cost of tariffs, and most are responding by trading down as opposed to walking away.

Marianne Wilson
10/6/2025
Circana: Expect less predictable, more spread out holiday season
Consumer volatility will shape the timing and performance of the holiday season.

Marianne Wilson