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

7/5/2020
U.S. online grocery sales rise 9% in June over May
Consumers are getting more and more comfortable buying groceries online.

Marianne Wilson
7/5/2020
American Cleaning Institute offers new resource on cleaning, sanitation
The American Cleaning Institute has published a free online toolkit for small businesses and offices looking to learn more about how to clean and disinfect against COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
Malls in Puerto Rico use reservations app with people counter to limit traffic
The largest mall in the Caribbean has found a way to ensure that the number of shoppers complies with government guidelines regain the confidence of consumers that it's safe to enter, shop and dine.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
CEO confidence up
The nation's chief executives are feeling a bit more confident these days, but their mood is still grim.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
NYC grocers adopt new technology to enhance social distancing
Two supermarkets in Manhattan are using a solution that combines indoor GPS with mobile checkout to minimize shopping time and reduce social interactions.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
Crate & Barrel to name new CEO—again
The chief executive of Crate & Barrel is moving on.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
NRF Chief Economist: ‘The recovery will be slow’
While the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic may already be easy, don’t expect a fast recovery.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
Chick-fil-A tops in customer satisfaction for sixth consecutive year
Americans’ love affair with Chick-fil-A continues.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
Senate bill would penalize retailers for not accepting cash
It’s a rare bill these days that is introduced by senators from both parties.

Marianne Wilson
7/1/2020
Parent company of Men’s Wearhouse misses interest payment
Tailored Brands Inc. has been given some — but not much — breathing room as it struggles to manage its debt amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson