Flash ReportCoronavirus Briefing: Outbreak Drives Four Innovative Retail Trends in China Coresight Research February 14, 2020 Reasons to ReadWith the Chinese government advising people to stay indoors and avoid public places, the coronavirus outbreak is driving four key retail trends in China as retailers look to provide alternative access to their products for consumers. We discuss the rise in popularity of fresh-produce vending machines and the introduction of innovative logistics and delivery methods, including drones. We also consider moves by supermarkets to take on staff from the restaurant and entertainment sectors, which have had their operations suspended. 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: US Grocery Retailing—Real Estate Insights: Value and Specialty Grocers Drive Polarized ExpansionAnalyst Corner: Three Technologies Driving the Future of US Retail, with Anand Kumar2026 Sector Outlook: US Beauty Retailing—Fragrance, GLP-1 and Science-Led Innovation To Drive ExpansionWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 39: Amazon and Bodycare To Close All Stores