Why every business needs an embedded commerce strategy
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Retail led the way on e-commerce - Salesforce's Michael Affronti urges businesses across other industries to embrace a digital commerce strategy.

Retail led the way on e-commerce - Salesforce's Michael Affronti urges businesses across other industries to embrace a digital commerce strategy.
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