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

4/9/2020
Nordstrom’s tailors get to work — making masks
Nordstrom Inc. is the largest employer of tailors in North America — and it’s putting them to good use as stores remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2020
Four maintenance tips for dark stores— and why maintenance still matters
Curb appeal matters — even for stores that are temporarily shuttered amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2020
Lidl’s growing U.S. supply chain network lays groundwork for store expansion
The German discount grocer Lidl is building a supply chain infrastructure that points to future expansion.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2020
Survey: Overall teen spending plunges — except for food; fave online brand is…
The nation’s teens have cut back their spending amid the COVID-19 outbreak with one noticeable exception: food.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2020
Advance Auto Parts boosts benefits, expands delivery options, slashes cap spending
Advance Auto Parts Inc. is now offering customers curbside pickup and same-delivery.

Marianne Wilson
4/9/2020
Parent of Coach, Kate Spade to review store closings bi-weekly; gives China update
Tapestry will extend its store closures in North America and Europe by two weeks, through April 24, and will continue to pay employees through that time.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Walmart hires 100,000 amid surging demand
Shoppers are not just stocking up on food at Walmart.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Acosta: Majority of consumers have changed grocery shopping habits amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving more consumers to something that had previously been slow to catch on: online grocery ordering.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Parent company of Coach using 3D printing capabilities to help healthcare workers
Tapestry is making additional investments in community support initiatives amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
First Look: Jeff Bezos visits Amazon warehouse, Whole Foods Market store
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos made a surprise visit to an Amazon fulfillment center and a Whole Foods Market amid ongoing efforts by the company to ensure its workers’ safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
AAFES opens up mobile field exchange — in Manhattan
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) is following its motto and setting up operations where it is needed the most.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Neighborhood Goods unveils free platform for local businesses
Neighborhood Goods is doing its part to help local businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson