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

4/6/2020
Nike leverages product innovation expertise to develop full-face shields
Nike has drawn on its access to materials and expertise in product innovation expertise to develop full-face shields and powered, air-purifying respirator (PAPR) lenses to protect against COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Report: Pier 1 weighs bid that would close most — but not all — of its stores
Pier 1 Imports might soon become a shadow of its former self.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Lowe’s stores to close for Easter; new ad spot thanks front line responders
Lowe's Cos. is giving its employees time to “recharge” this Sunday.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
NPD: Retail ‘bright’ spots during COVID-19
Dollar sales declined 16% in the third week of March as hoarding slowed, but growth in a number of key industries helped stave off an even greater decline.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
ACI Worldwide: Online sales and fraud rising; maintaining security during crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is driving the global growth of e-commerce sales — and of online fraud.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Walmart’s annual shareholder meeting going virtual — but without the party
The huge, celebrity-studded celebration for Walmart employees that precedes its annual shareholder meeting has been canceled.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Walgreens to open 15 drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in ‘hot spot’ markets
Walgreens is moving to expand the availability of rapid COVID-19 testing.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Macy’s on hunt for new CFO
The finance head of Macy’s Inc. is stepping down.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2020
American Dream reportedly to emphasize entertainment offerings over retail
American Dream is shifting course slightly as it bets on entertainment to bring in the crowds.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2020
McKinsey: 43% of consumers delaying purchases
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Americans consumers are still relatively optimistic but changes in purchasing behavior and spending are becoming more apparent.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2020
Love’s Travel Stops keeps expanding
Love’s Travel Stops has opened six new Truck Care and Speedco locations as truckers work to keep up with increased demand for food and other essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/5/2020
Harbinger of the future? Food giant installs walk-through temperature scanners
Tyson Foods is using new technology to check employees’ temperature as they walk into the building.

Marianne Wilson