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

4/8/2020
Study: Grocery spending remains high, but purchases shift
The “extreme buying” peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has fallen, but the average household grocery spend remains at elevated levels.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Neighborhood Goods unveils free platform for local businesses
Neighborhood Goods is doing its part to help local businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Parent company of Coach using 3D printing capabilities to help healthcare workers
Tapestry is making additional investments in community support initiatives amid the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Ulta Beauty, At Home in additional measures to reduce costs; CEOs forgo salaries
Ulta Beauty and At Home Group have joined the growing list of retailers who are taking additional measures to shore up their finances and reduce expenses as their stores remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
AAFES opens up mobile field exchange — in Manhattan
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) is following its motto and setting up operations where it is needed the most.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Acosta: Majority of consumers have changed grocery shopping habits amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is driving more consumers to something that had previously been slow to catch on: online grocery ordering.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Big Lots raises funds with sale/leaseback agreements for DCs
Big Lots Inc. has entered into sale and leaseback agreements on its four company-owned distribution centers.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
Study: Majority of Americans think stores should reopen by end of May
A new survey has some hopeful findings for retailers with shuttered stores even as it shows an increased level of consumer concern about COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
4/8/2020
First Look: Jeff Bezos visits Amazon warehouse, Whole Foods Market store
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos made a surprise visit to an Amazon fulfillment center and a Whole Foods Market amid ongoing efforts by the company to ensure its workers’ safety amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson
4/7/2020
Starbucks makes $10 million commitment to new employee relief initiative
Starbucks Corp. is expanding its efforts to help its employees around the world affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Marianne Wilson