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

4/20/2020
GameStop talks store reopenings
Game Stop Corp. is instituting pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It's also looking to open stores in select markets.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
Kirkland’s reduces corporate, DC headcount; negotiating with landlords
Kirkland’s is making permanent job cuts and is in discussions with landlords to defer or waive rent while its stores remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
Retailers urge Congress to create pandemic insurance program
The National Retail Federation called on Congressional leaders to pass legislation that would help businesses obtain insurance coverage for pandemics modeled on a program for terrorism insurance established after 9/11.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
ASHRAE: Keeping air-conditioners on can help control the spread of COVID-19
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning filters, along with other strategies, help to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, while removing other air contaminants that may have health effects.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
Reuters: Lord & Taylor considering bankruptcy
Another department store retailer may be weighing bankruptcy as its stores remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
McDonald’s celebrates healthcare workers, first responders with free meals
McDonald’s is adding “Thank You Meals” to its menu lineup.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
American Eagle Outfitters names a new CFO
American Eagle Outfitters has announced a change in its c-suite.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
Express adopts poison pill
Express Inc. is adopting a shareholder rights plan amid a slump in the company’s share price during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/19/2020
Coach parent in new moves to deal with COVID-19 — with more streamlining to come
Tapestry Inc. announced layoffs, corporate pay cuts and possible furloughs as part of new efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its business.

Marianne Wilson
4/19/2020
Placer.ai: Kroger, Albertsons among grocery store winners during pandemic
Traditional grocers are showing their strength during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
4/19/2020
New system tracks number of people in a store in real time
A new system aims to helps retailers monitor the amount of people in a store at any given time.

Marianne Wilson
4/19/2020
True Value CEO to leave
True Value Company has announced leadership changes in its C-suite.

Marianne Wilson