Marianne Calnan
Marianne is the Grocer’s senior reporter and covers higher-end retailers including Sainsbury’s, M&S, Waitrose, Hotel Chocolat and Selfridges.
Prior to joining The Grocer in March 2018, she wrote for People Management magazine after beginning her journalistic career at Employee Benefits magazine.
Follow Marianne on Twitter: @mazsays
Contact info
- Tel:
- 01293 610319
- Email:
- Marianne.Calnan@thegrocer.co.uk
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‘The store’s best element? Our team – they’re the ones that make the difference.’
