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

5/26/2020
Wegmans 2020 store openings on track — but with under-the-radar strategy
Wegmans Food Markets is continuing to open new stores — but it’s taking a more cautious approach.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
Tractor Supply Co. bullish on Q2; details new tech upgrades, employee benefits
Most retailers are withdrawing their second-quarter outlooks due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Not Tractor Supply Co., which said it expects record-breaking sales and earnings.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
Five restroom upgrades to minimize germs
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on how consumers respond to potential germ exposure, raising new questions around the hygienic and safe usage of public restrooms.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
USGBC updates LEED in response to COVID-19
The U.S. Green Building Council announced a new strategy designed to leverage LEED and the community implementing the rating system to support buildings and communities in a post-pandemic world.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
Winn-Dixie expands via acquisition of Lucky’s Market, Earth Fare stores
Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarket supermarkets, is expanding in Florida.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
Disney Store to require that kids wear masks
The Disney Store has released guidelines for its store reopenings.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
GE Lighting to be acquired
GE is selling its most historic business.

Marianne Wilson
5/26/2020
Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy
Tuesday Morning Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the prolonged closure of its stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic as an "insurmountable financial hurdle."

Marianne Wilson
5/25/2020
Retailers support legislation that would offer support for losses due to pandemics
Legislation has been proposed that would establish a federal program to help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics.

Marianne Wilson
5/25/2020
Apple to reopen 100 U.S. stores this week
Apple is reopening its U.S. stores with an emphasis on curbside pick-up.

Marianne Wilson
5/25/2020
Consumer confidence stabilizes in May but uncertainty clouds picture
Following two months of rapid decline, the free-fall in consumer confidence stopped in May.

Marianne Wilson
5/25/2020
Macy’s real estate assets figure in its new refinancing plan
Macy’s has started refinancing procedures expected to see it through fiscal 2021.

Marianne Wilson