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

3/24/2020
Walmart offers rent relief to in-store business partners
Walmart Inc. is offering financial assistance to the small businesses that operate shops inside Walmart and Sam’s Club locations.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Camping World CEO to provide financial help to employees during COVID-19
Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World Holdings and star of CNBC show “The Profit,” is stepping up to assist employees experiencing financial and personal difficulties due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO, president to defer salaries amid exec pay cuts
Dick’s Sporting Goods is suspending its stock repurchases and implementing pay cuts for salaried employees amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Global e-commerce transactions to increase 43% during next five years
Global online sales will reach $4.8 trillion by 2024, up from $3.3 trillion in 2020.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Canada Goose dedicates manufacturing resources in fight against COVID-19
A luxury outerwear brand is leveraging its own resources to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
ASA and RILA partner to address critical need for retail workers
The American Staffing Association and the Retail Industry Leaders Association are teaming up to address the immediate need to fill openings for workers at essential businesses that provide critical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Target delays store remodels, openings to focus all attention on COVID-19
Target Corp. is putting a temporary hold on some of its store remodeling and growth initiatives to minimize potential disruptions as it focuses on serving customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/24/2020
Target comp sales up over 20%; expects more than $300 million in added Q1 costs
Target Corp. provided a update into its performance amid the COVID-19 outbreak, during which it has experienced surging sales in certain categories and rising costs.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2020
Placer.ai report: A tough outlook for malls
Traffic at the nation’s shopping malls was trending in the wrong direction even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders and closing non-essential retail businesses amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
3/23/2020
Target offers front-line employees dedicated shopping hours
While many retailers are now offering seniors and those at risk dedicated shopping hours during the COVID-19 outbreak, Target is expanding on the concept.

Marianne Wilson