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: Consumer Sentiment Flatlines Ahead of Big Tariff Reveal; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Wholesale Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsSustained Stimulus Measures Give Rise to Consumer Optimism: China Consumer Survey InsightsEarnings Insights 1Q25, Week 7: Dollar Stores See Growth Amid Tariff Pressures—InfographicFour Technologies Retailers Can Use to Enchant Consumers: Insights Presented at CES 2025