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

4/23/2020
Study: Men feel safer overall than women about returning to stores
Consumers feel the safest shopping in grocery stores and drug stores — but some more than others.

Marianne Wilson
4/23/2020
L Brands fires back at Sycamore over Victoria’s Secret; case could set precedent
The owner of Victoria’s Secret accused Sycamore Partners of “buyer’s remorse” in trying to back out of a deal to buy a majority stake in the struggling lingerie retailer.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Target seeing ‘record-setting’ digital growth; extends wage hike until May 30
Target Corp.’s comparable online sales in April are up by more than 275% as Americans hunker down at home.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Gap stops paying rents; issues warning
Gap Inc. has suspended rent payments and said that, if unable to change lease terms, it could be deemed to be in default.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Walmart to help neighbors shop for each other during pandemic
Walmart is teaming up with a neighborhood-based social networking service to make it easier for neighbors to buy goods for each other during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Lowe’s debuts new ads during NFL draft
Other companies may be pulling back on advertising but not Lowe’s, whose stores remain open as “essential” retail during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/22/2020
Macy’s Blue Mercury beauty store division on the block, according to report
Macy’s Inc. is reportedly looking to unload its 171-store Blue Mercury beauty business.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2020
Kroger releases ‘blueprint’ to help retailers, other businesses reopen safely
The Kroger Co. is taking the lead in offering guidance to retailers, restaurants, logistics and distribution centers and other industries to consider as they start to consider re-opening their facilities.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2020
Gordon Brothers acquires Laura Ashley out of administration
Laura Ashley, the British lifestyle brand once beloved for its floral print fashions, fragrances and housewares, has been acquired by a U.S.-based advisory, restructuring, and investment firm.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2020
Macy’s reportedly weighs raising billions in debt to get though pandemic crisis
The nation’s largest department store company is considering taking on a considerable amount of debt to help it weather the financial crisis brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson