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

4/4/2021
Restaurant chain winners in 2020 included….
Some restaurant chains fared better than others amid the pandemic — a lot better.

Marianne Wilson
4/4/2021
Direct-to-consumer California menswear brand opens first physical store
Another digital brand is trying on brick-and-mortar retail.

Marianne Wilson
4/4/2021
ASHRAE: Changes in HVAC, building ops can reduce airborne transmission of COVID
The operation of HVAC systems can play a critical role in stopping the indoor spread of COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Retail is the top advertiser on Facebook
Retailers are big fans of one particular social media platform.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Consumers likely to be value-focused post-pandemic, according to report
Consumers will continue to remain frugal even after the pandemic ends, says The Conference Board

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Walgreens teams up with John Legend for vaccination campaign
Walgreens has tapped John Legend to encourage Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Retail adds to March jobs but industry still below pre-pandemic level
Job growth surged in March with one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic showing the largest increase.

Marianne Wilson
4/1/2021
Trader Joe’s is first grocer to use special app to help shoppers with autism
Trader Joe's is offering a free app designed to make the world a more accessible place for people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Study: Grocers have spent $24 billion on pandemic-related expenses
From increased cleaning and sanitation supplies to incentive pay, food retailers have paid a steep price to meet increased consumer demands and operate safely amid the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2021
Brookfield Property Partners gives OK to $6.5 billion buyout
Brookfield Asset Management, which manages approximately $575 billion worth of commercial real estate assets globally, is taking full control of its property business, mall giant Brookfield Property Partners.

Marianne Wilson