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

4/21/2020
Shoppers can use employee badges to pay at 7-Eleven’s new hospital pop-up store
The world's largest convenience store retailer has teamed up with a leading pediatric health care system in Texas to bring essentials to healthcare workers and patient families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2020
Bloomberg: Target exec takes top marketing job at Walmart
Target Corp.’s loss is reportedly Walmart’s gain.

Marianne Wilson
4/21/2020
Abercrombie & Fitch enters resale market
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is the latest retailer to team up with ThredUp, the online fashion resale giant.

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
4/20/2020
Reuters: Lord & Taylor considering bankruptcy
Another department store retailer may be weighing bankruptcy as its stores remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
Kirkland’s reduces corporate, DC headcount; negotiating with landlords
Kirkland’s is making permanent job cuts and is in discussions with landlords to defer or waive rent while its stores remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
American Eagle Outfitters names a new CFO
American Eagle Outfitters has announced a change in its c-suite.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
ASHRAE: Keeping air-conditioners on can help control the spread of COVID-19
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning filters, along with other strategies, help to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, while removing other air contaminants that may have health effects.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
GameStop talks store reopenings
Game Stop Corp. is instituting pay cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It's also looking to open stores in select markets.

Marianne Wilson
4/20/2020
McDonald’s celebrates healthcare workers, first responders with free meals
McDonald’s is adding “Thank You Meals” to its menu lineup.

Marianne Wilson