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

4/7/2020
McDonald’s cutting about $1 billion in spending
McDonald’s is slashing spending and has withdrawn its 2020 outlook and long-term forecast amid the uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy.

Marianne Wilson
4/7/2020
Estimated March imports hit five-year low; decline likely to continue
Estimates show that imports at major U.S. retail container ports dropped to their lowest level in five years in March, with imports are projected to remain significantly below normal levels through early summer as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Marianne Wilson
4/7/2020
Panera Bread is now selling groceries
Panera Bread has entered the grocery business — sort of.

Marianne Wilson
4/7/2020
Nordstrom: Financial situation could become ‘distressed’ if stores remain dark
Nordstrom Inc. gave an update on the impact of COVID-19 in a securities filing on Wednesday.

Marianne Wilson
4/7/2020
Ralph Lauren forgoing salary for full year as more companies announce pay cuts
More retail companies are furloughing employees and announcing executive pay cuts — some to greater degrees than others — as stores remain closed indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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
4/7/2020
Fitch Ratings: The retailers most vulnerable to current spending downtown include…
The COVID-19 pandemic is upending U.S. retail discretionary spending, which is projected to decline by 40% to 50% in the first half of 2020.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Nike leverages product innovation expertise to develop full-face shields
Nike has drawn on its access to materials and expertise in product innovation expertise to develop full-face shields and powered, air-purifying respirator (PAPR) lenses to protect against COVID-19.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Walmart’s annual shareholder meeting going virtual — but without the party
The huge, celebrity-studded celebration for Walmart employees that precedes its annual shareholder meeting has been canceled.

Marianne Wilson
4/6/2020
Lowe’s stores to close for Easter; new ad spot thanks front line responders
Lowe's Cos. is giving its employees time to “recharge” this Sunday.

Marianne Wilson