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

7/23/2025
Brookshire Brothers looks to transform promotion management
Brookshire Brothers is implementing a solution designed to streamline promotional planning, enhance collaboration and maximize return on investment.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2025
Tractor Supply sales rise 4.5%; maintains outlook despite ‘external pressures’
Tractor Supply reported a solid second quarter and sounded a confident note about its prospects for the rest of the year.

Marianne Wilson
7/23/2025
Consumer tech spending expected to soften in second half of year
The “pull-forward” consumer purchasing that supported revenue gains in the U.S. consumer technology market during the first half of 2025 has ebbed.

Marianne Wilson
7/22/2025
The top factors affecting back-to-school shoppers this year include…
Back-to-school in-store shoppers are on the hunt for deals and promotions this year — and even secondhand items.

Marianne Wilson
7/22/2025
Consumer sentiment inches up in July as inflation expectations improve
U.S. consumers are feeling a bit more optimistic about inflation and the economy.

Marianne Wilson
7/22/2025
Nordstrom Rack adds eight new stores to 2026 lineup — here are all the locations
Nordstrom continues to expand its off-price division.

Marianne Wilson
7/22/2025
First Look: Innovative, experiential Tm:rw store opens in Times Square
A sleek, futuristic store featuring state-of-the-art, technologically-driven items across categories has opened its doors in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square.

Marianne Wilson
7/22/2025
Walmart details efforts to keep its online marketplace secure
Walmart is taking aggressive action towards fraudulent sellers who seek to defraud customers with counterfeit items.

Marianne Wilson
7/21/2025
Tesla opens 24-hour ‘retro-futuristic’ diner in L.A. with with seating for 250
Elon Musk’s Tesla has opened a restaurant in Hollywood, Calif. that combines classic American diner food, megascreens for movie viewing and charging for Tesla and non-Tesla drivers alike.

Marianne Wilson
7/21/2025
PacSun weeklong shopping event to include 24-hour livestream on TikTok Shop
PacSun is gearing up for its “Super Brand Day” on TikTok Shop, a week-long shopping event running from July 24-30.

Marianne Wilson
7/21/2025
Sleep Number starts search for a new CFO
There's been another change in the C-suite at Sleep Number.

Marianne Wilson
7/21/2025
Target’s back-to-school promo to include in-store personalization stations
Target Corp. is bringing back a popular in-store feature for its “Back-to-School-idays” shopping event, running July 27 - Aug. 2.

Marianne Wilson