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

9/3/2020
Whole Foods, Panda Express, Wells Fargo tops in store safety, health measures
The grocery store sector is the best industry adopter of recommended COVID-19 precautions, followed by big-box stores and the financial services industry.

Marianne Wilson
9/3/2020
Electric car brand ‘pops up’ at Macy’s
A pop-up shop dedicated to Polestar has opened at Macy’s location on Union Square in San Francisco.

Marianne Wilson
9/3/2020
Publix takes No.1 spot on People magazine’s 50 Companies that Care list
Six retailers have been recognized for succeeding in business while also showing outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment – especially during the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
9/3/2020
Report: U.S. Q2 online sales up 31.8%; to account for 14.5% of retail sales in 2020
Consumers shopped heavily online in the second quarter as the pandemic accelerated the ongoing shift to the channel.

Marianne Wilson
9/3/2020
Under Armour to close U.S. stores on Thanksgiving
Under Armour has joined the growing list of retailers who will not be open for business on Nov. 26.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
J.Jill sales Q2 sales down 49% as it remains in talks to avoid bankruptcy
The clock is ticking for J.Jill, whose sales continue to tumble in the second quarter.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Check out Burger King’s ‘touchless’ – and smaller restaurants of the future
Burger King unveiled two futuristic restaurant designs that offer a “touchless” experience, complete with conveyor belts that deliver orders to customers.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Chute Gerdeman acquired by real estate services company
Asset Strategies Group has enhanced its strategic real estate solutions business with the acquisition of retail design firm Chute Gerdeman.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Michaels Cos. beats Q2 estimates amid surging online sales
The Michaels Companies reported a better-than-expected second quarter as online sales skyrocketed and customers returned to its stores.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods sets store openings for September
Dick’s Sporting Goods keeps expanding its nationwide footprint.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Hudson’s Bay enhances customer health, safety with in-store UV sanitizing tech
Hudson’s Bay is adding a new tool that builds on the in-store health and safety protocols it has already put in place to protect customers.

Marianne Wilson
9/2/2020
Dollar Tree opens two new distribution centers
Dollar Tree keeps expanding its distribution center network to serve its growing store fleet.

Marianne Wilson