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

5/7/2020
Consumer impulse purchases jump in April
Americans spent more on impulse purchases post-pandemic than before the outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2020
Survey: Cleaning is key to making consumers more likely to visiting stores again
As retailers begin to reopen their doors, a new survey sheds light on what they need to do to make their stores inviting to customers.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2020
Sephora not moving out of J.C. Penney
Sephora and J.C. Penney have patched up their differences.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Target acquiring same-day delivery tech from Deliv
Target Corp. is set to enhance its same-day delivery muscle in its ongoing battle to compete with Walmart and Amazon.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Suitsupply’s new in-store experience includes virtual pre-shopping
Suitsupply has reinvented its store experience to ensure the safest environment possible and create a convenient shopping experience for customers without sacrificing its emphasis on personalized service.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Canada’s Aldo Group seeks bankruptcy protection, citing COVID-19 impact
The Aldo Group Inc. wants to restructure its debt via bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Ulta to reopen about 180 stores on May 11; some to offer hair services
Customers can forget about testing products at Ulta Beauty — at least for now.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy
In a move that was not unexpected, Neiman Marcus Group has filed for bankruptcy with an agreement that will eliminate about $4 billion of its debt and make its creditors the majority owners of its business.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
ASHRAE offers COVID-19 guidance on HVAC ops as buildings reopen
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force is providing guidance on mitigating potential health risks during the reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
5/6/2020
Kohl’s: About 25% of stores open by next week
Kohl’s Corp. is the latest retailer to announce significant changes to its stores as it begins to reopen locations that were shuttered during the pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
5/5/2020
Recovery likely in ‘fits and starts,’ according to NRF chief economist
With some governors lifting stay-at-home orders across the country, economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to come gradually and may vary by location.

Marianne Wilson
5/5/2020
CVS Health Q1 earnings, sales jump as customers stockpiled medications, other items
CVS Health reported surging earnings and revenue above Wall Street estimates as customers stockpiled medications and other essentials ahead of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson