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

6/23/2025
Consumer confidence falls in June on job market, economic worries
After improving in May, U.S. consumer confidence retreated in June amid increasing concerns about business conditions and job prospects.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2025
Deloitte: Price isn’t everything as consumers shift spending
Brands that offer only low prices could stand to lose out to competitors who offer more, as economic headwinds continue to influence consumer behavior.

Marianne Wilson
6/23/2025
McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme call it quits amid mounting costs
McDonald’s will no longer sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2025
Kroger to shutter 60 stores by end of 2026
The Kroger Co. is closing some locations but remains committed to store growth.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2025
Netflix to open entertainment/retail destinations at two malls in late 2025
Netflix is getting set to debut its most ambitious physical experience to date.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2025
First Look: JD Sports unveils immersive Canadian flagship
JD Sports is doubling down on its expansion in North America.

Marianne Wilson
6/22/2025
C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 billion
SpartanNash is merging with C&S Wholesale Grocers in a move designed to enable the merged company and its customers to better compete against huge global grocers in the U.S. supermarket space.

Marianne Wilson
6/16/2025
At Home closing 26 stores — here are the locations
At Home is reducing its footprint.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2025
Register now for CSA Retail’s Top Women Awards webinar
Join Chain Store Age as we announce the recipients of the annual CSA Retail's Top Women Awards during a special webinar on Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. (EDT).

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2025
Consumer sentiment rebounds for first time in six months as tariff shock eases
Consumers grew considerably more upbeat in the early part of June as they became less anxious about inflation and the potential impact of tariffs.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2025
Survey: Most retailers raise prices, rebuild supply chain in response to tariffs
Most retailers are raising prices, moving production and product sourcing, and taking other actions in response to the Trump Administration’s fluctuating tariffs.

Marianne Wilson
6/12/2025
NRF: Retail sales inch up in May; pre-tariff ‘pull-forward’ shopping lessens
Retail sales continued to grow in May even though consumers slowed down on stocking up ahead of tariffs, reported the National Retail Federation.

Marianne Wilson