Analyst CornerWeinswig’s Weekly—December 1, 2019 Coresight Research December 1, 2019 Executive SummaryDecember 1, 2019 This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” looks at how Amazon’s deal with Pinduoduo positions the online retailer to tap into China’s fast-growing markets in smaller cities. In the news this week: Nicole Crafts announced it will close its entire fleet of more than 145 A.C. Moore stores. Michael’s will acquire nearly 40 A.C. Moore locations and a distribution facility. American Eagle will close all its American Eagle and Aerie stores in Japan by the end of December, along with its online store in Japan. Brazilian cosmetics company Natura will make half of its catalog suitable for refilling within the next five years as part of its sustainability initiative. 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: AI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutTariff Anxiety Hits the Supermarket: US Consumers Turn Cautious When Shopping for GroceriesSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data GraphicUS Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized Expansion