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. 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: November 2023 China Retail Sales: Growth Continues To StrengthenNavigating Digital Transformation: Optimizing Hospitality Operations To Enhance Margins and GrowthNRF APAC 2024: Wrap-Up—Strategizing for the Future of Retail with AI and Customer-CentricityGroceryshop 2023 Wrap-Up: Exploring the Top Five Themes Driving Grocery Retail Innovation