Flash ReportAmazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace Sellers Coresight Research March 18, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs US consumers become increasingly concerned with the spreading coronavirus outbreak, shoppers have shunned malls and stores—leading to a sudden spike in online buying that even Amazon is having trouble managing. To manage the surge, the company announced plans to hire 100,000—and will limit online sales to specific essential categories. This report looks at: What is driving the surge in online buying, and how Amazon is coping. Who decides if a product is “essential.” Which products are in, and which are out (i.e. “non-essential”). Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. 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: US Grocery Retailing—Themes, Concepts and Innovators: Opportunities Ahead Amid Increased Market ConcentrationAnalyst Corner—Location, Location, Location: US Regional Shopping Trends with Aditya KaushikSentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: PlayAbly—Creating Engaging, Branded Experiences with AI-Powered Shoppable Games
