Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in China Coresight Research February 14, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the rise in popularity of fresh-produce vending machines and the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods, including drones. We also consider moves by supermarkets to take on staff from the restaurant and entertainment sectors, which have had their operations suspended. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: CES 2026: Pre-Conference Insights—Tech Markets, Key Technologies and Innovative New ProductsConsumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner—US Convenience Store Retailing: Battling Headwinds and Seeking New Opportunities, with Sujeet NaikShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Two: Scaling Pilots, Pivoting with Intelligence and Building Next-Gen Customer Experiences