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: Earnings Insights 2Q23, Week 3: Alibaba Reports Double-Digit Growth; Capri Holdings, Hanesbrands, Qurate Retail and Under Armour See Sales DeclineUS and UK Retail Bankruptcies Latest, July 2023Breathing New Life into the Shopping Experience: The Surge of the Resale Market—China Retail InsightsHoliday 2024—Apparel Demand Strengthens as the Holiday Peak Draws Closer: US Consumer Survey Insights