Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Overview: E-Commerce Platforms–Mixed Impact from Coronavirus, but Innovation Continues To Support Gains Coresight Research April 29, 2020 Reasons to ReadWe discuss the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic on e-commerce platforms and sales of different product categories, as well as the actions taken by these platforms in response to the crisis. This report also covers the following key themes: New physical store formats in grocery Social commerce Innovative delivery services Amazon’s move into luxury The online growth of mass merchants, such as Best Buy, Target and Walmart Private labels and customized products Voice commerce—the rise of smart speakers as a shopping medium Also in this series are our Market Overview for apparel, which offers a data-rich analysis of the global clothing market, and our Market Overview for luxury, which considers the top 20 companies and top 15 brands in the global personal luxury goods market. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: China Singles’ Day 2025 Insights: Participation Rises but Spending Becomes More Selective Amid Tariffs, Value-Seeking and Platform ShiftsHigh-Income Consumers’ Financial Sentiment Reaches New Peak; Facebook Slumps in Social Commerce: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 49: Claire’s Closes 150 Stores; Oliver Bonas To Open 20 StoresStore Tracker Extra: US Store Openings and Closures 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook—Infographic
