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

3/31/2020
Sephora keeping majority of U.S. store employees on payroll through late May
Sephora has joined other major retailers in extending its store closures, but it is not following suit in another way.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Survey: 85% of Americans to alter buying habits because of COVID-19
The coronavirus have significant short- and long-term effects on brand affinity and consumer purchases in the U.S.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Children’s Place ‘evaluating options’ on 600 store leases; CEO forgoing pay
The Children's Place Inc. is the latest retailer to furlough employees and take other measures to boost financial flexibility as it extends store closures indefinitely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Home Depot limits in-store customers; halts sales of N95 masks
The Home Depot announced temporary changes to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 along with an update on how it is contributing to front line medical professionals.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Kroger’s same-store March sales up 30%; costs up amid increased investments
The Kroger Co. maintained its first-quarter guidance and reported a 30% increase in March same-store sales, with surging demand in the middle of the month amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Kroger giving another bonus to ‘hero’ employees
The Kroger Company is increasing its efforts to reward employees working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/31/2020
Macy’s leaving S&P 500 Index
Macy’s Inc. is being removed from the S&P 500 Index to make way for Carrier Global Corp.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2020
David’s Bridal, Guess?, Christopher & Banks furloughing employees, cutting expenses
More retailers are furloughing employees and taking other measures to shore up liquidity as they extend store closings amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2020
Urban Outfitters temporarily halts rent payments
With its stores temporarily closed, Urban Outfitters said it will suspend the payment of rent temporarily and delay or cancel some planned new store openings.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2020
Device uses real-time audio cues to promote in-store social distancing
A device that resembles a dome security camera is designed to heighten real-time awareness of social distancing in retail stores – especially in busy areas frequented by multiple shoppers.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2020
J.C. Penney furloughs most of its workforce; to cover 100% of their health premiums
J.C. Penney joined the growing list of major retail chains that are furloughing employees as stores remain closed amid the COVID-10 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
3/30/2020
Lidl’s U.S. expansion continues with opening of new distribution center
Lidl has opened a regional distribution center to support its growing U.S. footprint.

Marianne Wilson