Flash Report 3 minutesRegister for Free AccessAmazon Suspends Inbound Shipments of Non-Essential Products from Marketplace Sellers Coresight Research March 18, 2020 What's InsideAs 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? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: High Hopes—Heightened Economic Optimism Entering the New Year: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand KumarAmazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2025: New Shoppers, Deeper Loyalty—Amazon Converts Browsers into BuyersMarket Outlook: US Foodservice—Growth To Improve Amid Value-Focused Initiatives
