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

4/26/2020
Kroger requires workers to wear masks; to pilot COVID-19 testing for employees
The Kroger Co. continues to add new measures to protect its customers and employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2020
Big Lots’ April comp sales positive; doing employee health screenings via app
Big Lots Inc. said it continues to exceed its sales expectations as its stores remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/26/2020
Retailers lay out phased-out approach to reopening stores
Increased sanitization measures and social distancing protocols for customers and employees play key roles in a plan for re-opening stores.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
CNBC: Neiman Marcus very close to filing bankruptcy
Neiman Marcus Group is reportedly on the brink of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond converts 25% of its stores into regional fulfillment centers
Bed Bath & Beyond has made a quick pivot to meet surging online demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent
The owner of Victoria’s Secret accused Sycamore Partners of “buyer’s remorse” in trying to back out of a deal to buy a majority stake in the struggling lingerie retailer.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
Kantar: Target is the retailer that consumers most likely to try in coming weeks
A disappointing experience at their regular stores when COVID-19 started is causing many consumers to explore new options.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
Construction in Pennsylvania to resume May 1; read the commercial guidelines
The only state to shut down all active public and private construction sites amid the COVID-19 pandemic is lifting its ban.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
Study: Men feel safer overall than women about returning to stores
Consumers feel the safest shopping in grocery stores and drug stores — but some more than others.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
J.C. Penney in talks with lenders for bankruptcy funding, according to report
J.C. Penney is inching closing to filing for bankruptcy.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
NRA releases guidance for restaurant reopenings
The National Restaurant Association released guidelines to be used in conjunction with the instructions that restaurant operators receive from authorities during their re-opening phase-in.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Lowe’s debuts new ads during NFL draft
Other companies may be pulling back on advertising but not Lowe’s, whose stores remain open as “essential” retail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson