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

6/30/2025
Study: Online shopping in biggest slowdown in years as tariffs disrupt purchasing
Online shopping is undergoing its most disruptive period in over a decade as tariffs prompt consumers to rethink purchase timing while retailers respond by tightening access to free delivery amid rising costs.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2025
First Look: Champs Sports unveils reimagined store concept
Champs Sports has debuted a new retail experience designed to embody its “Sports for Life” brand platform.

Marianne Wilson
6/30/2025
Done Deal: Giant Eagle completes $1.6 billion sale of GetGo stores to Couche-Tard
Giant Eagle Inc. has completed the sale of its GetGo convenience store business to Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., whose banners include Circle K.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2025
First Look: RH makes Oklahoma debut
RH’s newest retail and dining destination is located in Oklahoma City.

Marianne Wilson
6/29/2025
Saks Global boosts liquidity, securing $600 million in financing
Saks Global has strengthened its balance sheet with a new round of financing.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2025
Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods among ‘most Influential’ companies in the world
Several U.S. retailers are among the businesses credited with “shaping our world” in an annual listing.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2025
Sentiment rises for first time in six months but consumers remain guarded
U.S. consumer sentiment rebounded in June, increasing for the first time this year even as consumers remain worried about the economy.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2025
Consumers cutting back spending in these areas…
Consumers say they are scaling back personal expenses across the board impacting retailers, restaurants and other businesses.

Marianne Wilson
6/26/2025
Online jewelry brand Rocksbox expanding in brick and mortar
Rocksbox has made the move to physical retail.

Marianne Wilson
6/25/2025
Cargo thefts at all-time high
Cargo theft figures rose to historic highs in recent years, and the situation doesn’t look to improve anytime soon.

Marianne Wilson