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

3/3/2025
NRF, RILA urge negotiations with Mexico and Canada, not tariffs
Responding to the sweeping new tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s leading retail groups called for negotiations and warned that the high tariffs would take a toll on U.S. consumers and businesses.

Marianne Wilson
3/3/2025
PriceSmart names new CEO
PriceSmart is keeping it in the family.

Marianne Wilson
3/3/2025
Nordstrom in solid Q4 ahead of deal to go private; CFO departing for Starbucks
Nordstrom Inc. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and revenue and said its deal to go private is on track to close in the first half of the year.

Marianne Wilson
3/3/2025
Target Q4 beats Street; sounds warning on impact of tariffs
Target Corp. reported a strong fourth quarter with better-than-expected earnings and sales, but warned of a rough first quarter amid soft February sales and tariff uncertainty.

Marianne Wilson
3/2/2025
Retail Pioneers: 20 leaders that shaped the industry
Chain Store Age is celebrating its centennial year with a look at 20 visionary retailers who, over the course of the past 100 years, altered the retail landscape and transformed the way people shop.

Marianne Wilson
3/2/2025
NRF: Public policy uncertainties ‘blur’ 2025 economic outlook
Tariffs and deregulation are among the issues adding uncertainty to the economic outlook for 2025.

Marianne Wilson
3/2/2025
Kroger CEO resigns after investigation into ‘personal conduct’
The chief executive of The Kroger Co. has abruptly resigned, ending a nearly 50-year-long career with the grocery giant.

Marianne Wilson
2/26/2025
Warby Parker to open in-store shops at Target
Customers at select Target stores will soon be able add Warby Parker glasses to their shopping list.

Marianne Wilson
2/25/2025
Target in new partnership with Champion
Target Corp. is renewing ties with Champion as the discounter looks to rev up its apparel sales.

Marianne Wilson
2/25/2025
Lowe’s earnings, sales top estimates amid ‘challenging’ home improvement market
Lowe’s Companies Inc. reported better-than-expected top- and bottom-line results for its fourth quarter — including its first same-store sales increase in two years.

Marianne Wilson