Featuring a review of six of the top analysts' predictions from across retail verticals discussing what trends were on track and just what happened in the 2011-year.

Analysts include:    

Deborah Weinswig of Citigroup: Retailers that took advantage of technology. Retailers discussed: Macy's, CVS, JC Penney, and Lowe's.

Marie Driscoll of Standard & Poor's: 10 retail trends from international growth to coupon use. Retailers discussed: Abercrombie & Fitch, Tiffany, OfficeMax, and Nordstrom.

Liz Dunn of FBR Capital Markets: Struggles and successes through the eyes of four different retailers. Retailers discussed: American Eagle, JC Penney, lululemon, and Chico's.

Meredith Adler of Barclays Capital: Room for growth in supermarkets, the discount sector, and the new level of pharmacy. Retailers discussed: Whole Foods, Winn Dixie, Supervalu, Kroger, Safeway, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Big Lots, Walgreens, Duane Reed, and Drugstore.com.

Charles Grom of JPMorgan Chase: Increasing gas prices and commodities and the affects on retail. Retailers discussed: Wal-Mart, Costco Wholesale, Target, and Macy's.

Matthew Fassler of Goldman Sachs: New focuses and growth opportunities for the specialty retail sector. Retailers discussed: Best Buy, RadioShack, OfficeMax, Staples, Office Depot, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Lowe's, and AutoZone.