Analyst Corner 16 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeinswig’s Weekly January 12, 2018 Coresight Research January 12, 2018 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses opportunities for department store retailers in 2018 as well as some early conclusions about the holiday season’s strong results. Instead of coal for Christmas, US retailers got a war chest. Their corporate tax rate of 35% will drop to 21%, handing them a free-cash-flow boost as they fight for survival in the Amazon era. In December, UK total retail sales grew by 1.4%, which was slightly lower than November’s 1.5% increase. Comparable sales growth was 0.6%, flat versus the November figure. oBike, a bike-sharing startup founded in Singapore a year ago, has just reached 10 million rides. However, the company still lags behind Ofo and Mobike, its far-larger rivals from China. 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: Chinese New Year 2024 Review: Revealing Trends Amid Evolving Preferences—China Retail InsightsUS Home and Home Improvement—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Sales To Marginally RecoverDiverging Trends During China’s National Day Celebrations: China Consumer Survey InsightsJune 2024 US Retail Sales: Growth Slumps as Only Department Stores See Improvement