Insight ReportCoronavirus Insights: China’s Post-Crisis Retail Outlook—How Shanghai Stores Won Back Young Shoppers after Lockdown Coresight Research June 25, 2020 Reasons to ReadThere have been signs of recovery in China following the lifting of the coronavirus lockdown, and retailers have been making efforts to attract customers back to physical stores. The Coresight Research team recently observed the current retail environment in Shanghai to assess the return of shoppers to the brick-and-mortar format. We present photographs and observations from our visits to the flagship stores of two retailers that are focused on the young consumer demographic in China: Harmay, a beauty retailer; and The Beast Shop, a lifestyle brand. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Coresight Research Agenda for 2026—Retail’s Strategic Imperatives: Premium Subscriber CallEssential Guide to Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail in the Age of AI—Balancing Automation and Human-Centric ExperiencesUS Store Tracker Extra, July 2025: 127 Million Square Feet of Retail Space To Close, Outpacing Openings by 60%Chinese New Year 2025 Review: From Shopping to Screens—How Younger Consumers Boosted Spring Festival Spending