Analyst Corner 13 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly December 28, 2018 Coresight Research December 28, 2018 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” takes a look back at key events in retail this year and a look forward to what is on the horizon for 2019. S. retailers wrapped up one of the strongest holiday seasons in years, with shoppers crowding stores for last-minute Christmas gifts and, as of a few days before the holiday, delivery companies able to keep up with the surge in online orders. In the U.K., the Saturday before Christmas, or “Super Saturday,” saw an incremental boost in shoppers, according to data from consumer insights firm Springboard. High-street footfall rose by 1 percent year over year, but overall footfall fell by 0.7 percent. In 2019, China’s retail sales are expected to grow by 9 percent and contribute 65 percent to GDP growth, according to recent data from China’s Ministry of Commerce. 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: Coresight Bites: US Store Tracker Extra—Developments in February 2023Combating Inflation—Low-Income and Younger Shoppers Trade Down and Buy Less: US Consumer Survey Insights ExtraSeptember 2023 US Housing Market Indicators: New Residential Construction Starts Drop to Lowest Point in Over Three YearsAmazon Prime Day 2023: Preview—Five Key Insights