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

9/8/2025
Imports decline after summer surge; trade outlook for rest of year not ‘optimistic’
Following a near-record peak this summer as retailers stocked up before tariff increases, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2025
Bain: U.S. holiday sales to grow 4%; to outperform, retailers should…
Retailers are advised to "go big" with sales events this holiday season, during which they can expect “healthy” but below-average sales growth as consumers remain cautious amid financial pressure.

Marianne Wilson
9/8/2025
Walmart to open its first namesake stores in South Africa
Walmart is making a new push into South Africa — this time under its own banner.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2025
First Look: RH makes dazzling debut on Champs-Élysée in Paris
RH has outdone itself — again.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2025
Things Remembered, Harry & David to pop-up for holidays — here’s where
1-800-Flowers Inc. is expanding two of its retail brands for the holidays.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Foot Locker deal; Mary Dillon out as new leaders named
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. has expanded from a sports powerhouse to a global operator with the closing of its $2.4 billion acquisition of Foot Locker.

Marianne Wilson
9/7/2025
Challenger: Retail hit hard by jobs cuts in August; CEO exits up 100%
A sharp rise in jobs cuts doesn’t bode well for holiday hiring.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2025
Starbucks to give makeovers to 1,000 cafes by end of 2026
Starbucks Corp. is looking to make its U.S. locations more cozy and inviting.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2025
Lululemon Q2 sales driven mostly by global growth; expects $240 million tariff hit
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported mixed second-quarter results and slashed its full-year earnings outlook as it deals with tariffs, staleness in its merchandise mix and falling demand in its core U.S. market.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2025
Placer.ai: Visits to thrift stores up 10.1% year over year in Q3
Tariffs and other economic uncertainties have been a boon for secondhand and thrift stores.

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2025
Marshalls reaffirms commitment to empowering women with accelerator program
Off-price retailer Marshalls has launched the second year of its “Good Stuff Accelerator Program.”

Marianne Wilson
9/4/2025
Salomon opens second U.S. store as its plots more expansion — here’s where
Salomon is putting down more roots stateside.

Marianne Wilson