Analyst Corner 11 minutesRegister for Free AccessWeekly Insights Sep 30, 2016 Coresight Research September 30, 2016 Executive Summary This week’s note “From the Desk of Deborah Weinswig” discusses how inventory is the element of multi-channel retailing in which a “seamless” proposition is really important. Saks Fifth Avenue has opened a new store in New York that offers web-inspired features aimed at melding the online and offline experiences. British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has launched an app called Chop Chop, through which shoppers in selected areas in London can place orders to be delivered within an hour. China’s Alipay payments platform has reached deals with 10 overseas airports and has signed up more than 80,000 merchants worldwide to meet the demand of Chinese outbound tourists. 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: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Holiday 2024: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Cautious Spending and Late Shopping Fuel Volatile Peak TradingThe Future of AI, Supply Chains and Sustainability: Insights from CES 2025Luxury Shopping in Focus; Sentiment Slumps Overall Amid Tariffs: US Consumer Survey Insights