Analyst Corner 14 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly July 20, 2018 Coresight Research July 20, 2018 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses Amazon’s efforts to create a network of independent, affiliated delivery companies. In the first quarter of 2018, of just over $1.2 trillion in total retail sales, e-commerce accounted for only $114 billion, or 9.3%. E-commerce sales are projected to surpass 10% of overall retail sales in the fourth quarter of 2018. British retail footfall fell by 0.9% in June, according to figures from Springboard and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Shopping centers and retail parks saw footfall drop by 3.4% and 0.4%, respectively, in June, while high-street footfall slid 0.1%. Ele.me, a food delivery app recently acquired by Alibaba, announced that it would expand in the already competitive food delivery business in China. The company will compete with Meituan-Dianping, China’s on-demand-service provider. 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: Dollar Stores Thrive Amid Economic Concerns: US Consumer Survey Insights 2023, Week 46US Retail and E-Commerce—Uncovering Opportunities in a Changing Landscape: Highlights from the Market NavigatorUS Consumer Tracker: Avoidance Rises and Activity SlidesCommerceTech Power List 2023: Unveiling the Innovators Shaping the Future of Retail