Analyst Corner 15 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly December 8, 2017 Coresight Research December 8, 2017 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses the global expansion of Chinese electronic payment platforms, including in the US. Traditional narratives insist that the fourth quarter is the most important time of the year for retailers. But just 26.73% of US retail sales occurred in the fourth quarter in 2016. Marks & Spencer could abandon dozens of building projects, including shopping malls and town-center regeneration projects, across the UK. Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone maker that was once the most valuable startup in the world, is in talks with investment banks about a possible IPO and is seeking a valuation of at least $50 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. 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: Generative AI Latest: Funding, New Technology Features and Copyright InfringementWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 38: US Store Closures Up Three-Quarters vs. Last YearChina Consumer Tracker: Consumer Confidence FallsHoliday 2023: US Holiday Homestretch—Amazon and Off-Pricers Poised To Win This Season