Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: Four Positive Takeaways from the Outbreak for Retailers in China Coresight Research February 27, 2020 Reasons to ReadAs the coronavirus outbreak continues, we consider the positive takeaways for retailers in China. We discuss the effects of the current consumer preference for e-commerce over brick-and-mortar shopping—although this may be providing an opportunity for nongrocery retailers to reassess their online retail strategies, physical stores in the grocery sector may not be losing out. We look at how brands can use Chinese super app WeChat to connect with shoppers during the outbreak and afterwards, as well as an increasing consumer focus on health and wellness. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak in China. 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: Inconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicStretching Budgets and Shifting Choices: Navigating Back-to-School 2025—Data GraphicAnalyst Corner: How Is AI Shaping MarTech?—Transforming Your Strategy via Agentic AI, with Manik BhatiaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter Stores