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

5/11/2020
REI to offer curbside pick-up as it starts reopening stores
REI to offer curbside pick-up as it starts reopening stores

Marianne Wilson
5/11/2020
Czech billionaire takes 5% stake in Macy’s
A Czech billionaire who also happens to be a professional soccer team owner is reportedly looking to shake things up at Macy’s Inc.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2020
Bed Bath & Beyond’s digital pivot continues; most stores won’t reopen before June
Bed Bath & Beyond continues to expand its fulfilment capabilities and omnichannel offerings to support increased demand across its digital channels and is also making plans to gradually reopen its stores.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2020
Genesco reopening Journeys, Johnston & Murphy stores
Genesco Inc. has begun reopening its store banners.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2020
Study: Consumers ready to buy apparel in-store — but nix try-ons
Shoppers are ready to purchase apparel and other non-essential items in stores, but with some major changes compared to pre-pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
5/10/2020
Stage Stores files for bankruptcy; to liquidate if no buyer steps up
Stage Stores’ efforts to transform itself into an off-price chain has fallen short.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2020
Parent of Men’s Wearhouse opening 300 stores by end of May
Another national retailer has announced a phased reopening of its stores.

Marianne Wilson
5/7/2020
These are the 16 stores that Nordstrom is permanently closing
As Nordstrom begins to reopen its stores, it also is closing some permanently.

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
Belk reopening some stores — but only for 6 hours a day
Shoppers at Belk will have to plan their trips accordingly.

Marianne Wilson