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

3/22/2020
Shopkick: Brand names don’t matter to consumers during COVID-19 outbreak
Most consumers are stocking up in-store, despite health concerns and empty aisles.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Kroger to provide bonus to ‘frontline’ employees; expands COVID-19 leave benefit
The Kroger Company will provide a one-time bonus to every hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing and customer service associate.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
CVS Health embarks on ‘most ambitious hiring’ drive in its history
CVS Health hiring workers with virtual job fairs, providing bonuses and adding benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos says he is ‘wholly focused’ on COVID-19 fight
The founder and CEO of Amazon wrote an open letter to his employees in which he said he is devoting all his time and attention to only one issue: the impact of COVID-19 and his company’s response to the spread of the virus.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Walgreens to give one-time bonus to store, DC employees; hiring 9,500
Walgreens, which has implemented “social distancing” lines in its stores, is rewarding its employees for working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid open COVID-19 testing sites
Walmart, Walgreens and Rite Aid have opened their first drive-thru coronavirus testing site.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to sell online via Edible Arrangements
Rocky Mountain Chocolate fans can now get their sweet fix via Edible Arrangements.

Marianne Wilson
3/22/2020
Stuyvesant Plaza waives rent on all retail tenants
A shopping center in Albany, New York, is giving its retail tenants a break during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2020
These three states have classified grocery store workers as essential
As confusion reigns about what is considered essential retail amid the coronavirus outbreak, three states have taken action. More are likely to follow suit.

Marianne Wilson
3/19/2020
Dollar Tree hiring 25,000 employees; 7-Eleven to add 20,000 jobs
Dollar Tree has joined the list of grocers, retailers and restaurant chains that are ramping up their hiring efforts to keep up with consumer demand in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Marianne Wilson