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

7/16/2025
Report: Target calls employees in largest business unit back to Minneapolis HQ
Target Corp. is mandating that some of its employees spend more time in the office.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2025
Walmart reportedly cutting hundreds of store-support, training jobs
The nation's largest private employer is cutting jobs as it looks to simplify its structure, reported Bloomberg News.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2025
Levin Management: Retail store managers report healthy year-to-date sales
Despite economic volatility, retail store managers are reporting healthy sales and in-store traffic — and they expect the positive momentum to continue in the coming months.

Marianne Wilson
7/16/2025
Canada’s Couche-Tard abandons bid to acquire parent company of 7-Eleven
Alimentation Couche-Tard is walking away from its yearlong pursuit to acquire the Japanese owner of 7-Eleven.

Marianne Wilson
7/15/2025
Ollie’s to hit store milestone as it expands into new state
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the company’s listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market and a few other things as well.

Marianne Wilson
7/15/2025
Fashion retailer Dry Goods expanding in four malls — here’s where
Department store retailer Von Maur is expanding its young women’s fashion banner into new and existing markets.

Marianne Wilson
7/15/2025
Commercial construction materials prices up 44.6% since February 2020
Construction input prices rose in June, with big increases in two energy categories.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2025
NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year
Concerns about potential price hikes due to tariffs have jumpstarted back-to-school shopping this year.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2025
New streaming TV channel to offer ‘Black Friday. Every Day’ pricing
A new live shopping channel set to launch in time for holiday shopping with the promise of “Black Friday. Every Day” pricing is looking for brands to join its lineup.

Marianne Wilson
7/14/2025
Meijer offering back-to-school essentials priced for $1 or less
Meijer is dropping prices on school supplies, and giving teachers a year-round in-store discount.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2025
Starbucks calls corporate employees back to the office — or take a payout
Starbucks Corp. wants its corporate employees to spend more time in the office. And it's not an option.

Marianne Wilson
7/13/2025
Claire’s reportedly eyes bankruptcy — again
Claire’s Stores is once again on the brink.

Marianne Wilson