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By Natalija Pavic
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Join us in an exploration of the world of luxury e-commerce featuring Monica Villaquiran, Vice President of IT Infrastructure and Client Experience Innovation at Richemont Americas, and Kailin Noivo, President and Co-founder of Noibu. The discussion between Monica and Kailin covers the balance between specialization and creativity in retail technology, the role of boutique vendors, and the potential of VR, AR, and AI in enhancing customer engagement.
This episode emphasizes a problem-first approach to innovation. It explores frameworks for addressing business challenges, defining KPIs, and leveraging AI to transform customer feedback into actionable insights. It’s an insightful discussion that bridges technical expertise with exceptional end-user experiences, setting new standards for luxury brands in the digital era.
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To learn more about Commerce Cloud Innovations, go here: https://www.salesforce.com/commerce/innovations/
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In this episode, we dive into the future of digital commerce with Kelly Thacker, CMO of Commerce Cloud at Salesforce. Kelly shares her journey and passion for e-commerce, emphasizing how Salesforce has been instrumental in helping businesses across various industries navigate the digital shift post-pandemic. She highlights innovative tools like Salesforce Checkout and AI and Data Cloud integration to enhance customer experiences. Kelly also discusses her side hustle, Banalco, a nonprofit supporting human trafficking survivors.
This episode offers valuable insights into the power of AI and data in revolutionizing the shopping experience, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital commerce game.
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Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew
Learn more about Commerce Cloud Innovations, go here: https://www.salesforce.com/commerce/innovations/
Would you like to be on the podcast, or do you know someone who should? Check out the nomination form: http://sfdc.co/podnomination
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Join us for another fascinating episode of Salesforce Commerce Cloud Innovations as we explore the thrilling intersection of automotive and e-commerce. Our guest is Kent Packman, a Salesforce architect at Aston Martin and a true visionary in the industry. Kent's unique perspective, rooted in his love for all things automotive and tech, provides an insightful look into the challenges and opportunities of online automotive purchasing. From his favorite classic and current cars to his experiences at Dreamforce 2022, Kent's enlightening chat is sure to inspire!
Listen in as we discuss the three pillars of car buying that need to be addressed for a successful customer experience. We also delve into how to improve the car buying experience by bridging the digital and physical worlds and how discount codes could replace traditional haggling and negotiations.
Don't miss this riveting discussion about the future of the automotive industry and the exciting changes on the horizon. Tune in for a ride of a lifetime!
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Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew
Learn more about Commerce Cloud Innovations go here: https://www.salesforce.com/commerce/innovations/
Interested in being a guest or know someone who should be? Use this nomination form: http://sfdc.co/podnomination
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Ever wondered how to successfully navigate the complex world of B2B and B2G buying? This episode promises to provide illuminating insights on this very topic. Our guest is Kim Brown, CMO of Darley, a manufacturing company that serves national heroes and has successfully transformed its B2B and B2G buying experience. Kim shares her expertise on the evolving landscape of B2B and B2G buying, the role of Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and the future of e-commerce adoption.
Technology and its effects on the future of business is a major focus of our conversation. We explore the rise of digital natives in leadership positions, new workplace security regulations, and how these are reshaping online transactions. Kim shares how Darley has leveraged tech-enabled digital experiences, editorial content, direct mail, and CRM to facilitate large, complex business transactions and deliver unparalleled customer experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how technology is revolutionizing business and the complexities of B2B and B2G buying.
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In this episode, we are joined by Carolyn Goncoe, Senior Director of Solution Engineering for Digital Commerce at Salesforce. Carolyn shares her story, from supporting ERP systems for state and local governments to leading the specialist B2C Commerce Cloud team at Salesforce. We explore the impact of social shopping platforms like TikTok on e-commerce, addressing initial skepticism from IT departments about cloud solutions and their evolving perceptions.
Carolyn also goes into the significance of composable commerce, emphasizing the necessity of an API-first, headless architecture for robust omnichannel experiences. The episode culminates with a discussion on the revolutionary role of predictive and generative AI in enhancing merchant efficiency and the emerging imperative for brands to optimize for GPT. Tune in for forward-thinking strategies that are shaping the future of digital commerce.
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Vinod Kumar, former Head of Business Insights at Salesforce Commerce Cloud and current CEO of Syntheum AI, brings deep expertise in e-commerce and data analytics. Syntheum AI is the first Merchandising Operations Platform that works natively with Salesforce B2C Commerce Cloud to increase merchandising speed, improve merchandiser productivity, and unlock merchandiser capacity.
Learn more about Syntheum AI and how they aim to bring joy back to digital merchandising here - www.syntheum.ai.
Beyond tech, he’s the proud owner of Kushala Sip Coffee House, a community-centric business where he combines digital innovation with local impact. If you are looking for a place to grab coffee and meet people over small bites in metro Boston, try - www.kushalasip.coffee.
To contact Vinod Kumar, DM him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvinod77/.
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Headless e-commerce might be the future, and Colin Tracy from Black Rifle Coffee Company is here to tell you why. This episode features Colin Tracy, Director of Engineering at Black Rifle Coffee Company, who shares his pioneering journey from Shopify to a robust serverless and headless-first technology stack with Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
Explore the innovative shift to Commerce Cloud and Builderio CMS, which allowed Black Rifle Coffee's marketing and e-commerce teams to gain unprecedented independence. Colin dives into the benefits of a headless CMS setup, explaining how it offers an elegant, maintainable, and scalable solution compared to traditional templatized approaches.
Maximizing the capabilities of a fully headless, composable solution, Colin shares the advantages of adaptable deployments across web and mobile platforms. This episode is packed with insights into the flexibility of headless commerce, the power of Salesforce's ecosystem, and the future of technology in crafting personalized user experiences. Tune in to hear how a strong mission combined with cutting-edge tech can drive unprecedented success in the e-commerce landscape.
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Join us as we explore the innovative landscape of AI-powered personalized search and product discovery with our guest, Paige Tyrell, Chief Growth Officer of Prefixbox. Paige shares her insights into the company’s evolution from an autocomplete solution to a comprehensive search engine with advanced personalization features. We'll uncover the intricacies of vector search and its advantages, as well as the impact of GPT on search behaviors.
Discover how vector search and AI, including ChatGPT, are revolutionizing consumer experiences and retailer efficiencies. Learn how the interaction with search has shifted from simplistic keyword queries to more conversational and context-rich interactions. We also discuss the implications of these advancements for e-commerce and how retailers can better compete and cater to evolving customer expectations. Lastly, we delve into the ethical implications of AI and GPT in retail.
Listen in as we envision a future where AI makes travel planning and e-commerce a seamless, conversational experience.
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In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of modern commerce with Kyle Montgomery, Head of Commerce at Astound Digital. Kyle shares his extensive experience, detailing how Astound Digital's 20-year partnership with Salesforce has been instrumental in pioneering the Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).
The episode explores the potential of composable commerce and generative AI, offering insights on whether long-standing Site Genesis users should transition to more modern platforms. Kyle also highlights the significance of accessible sandboxes for developers and the role of open-source projects in fostering community collaboration and innovation.
Tune in to learn how generative AI and tools like Salesforce's PWA kit are setting new standards for the future of retail.
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Astound Digital's 20-year partnership with Salesforce and pioneering efforts in Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).
Insights into the Unofficial SFCC community and the OpenSFCC initiative.
Discussion on composable commerce benefits.
Examination of generative AI's role in modern commerce.
Practical advice on the costs and benefits of migrating to composable solutions.
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Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew
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Join us as we welcome Adrian Corral, the business and technical product manager at Avalara, to discuss their Salesforce connectors and comprehensive tax solutions. Adrian also highlights the complexities of taxability across different industries and how Avalara’s sophisticated tax engine simplifies these challenges. In this episode, we explore the future trends in composable architecture, particularly focusing on Salesforce and its compatibility with headless architecture. Learn about the advantages of using APIs over traditional SDKs and how KPIs drive executive buy-in for cutting-edge technologies.
We discuss the benefits of hybrid composable architecture and its competitive edge in hiring developers. Additionally, Adrian shares insights on AI-powered note-taking tools and their impact on enhancing user experiences. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of Avalara’s role in ensuring tax compliance and supporting the infrastructure of an effective e-commerce storefront.
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Future trends in composable architecture and the advantages of using APIs over SDKs
Simplifying taxability complexities in industries like manufacturing with Avalara's sophisticated tax engine
Competitive edge of hybrid composable architecture and hiring Node.js developers
The role of KPIs in driving executive buy-in for new technologies
The potential of AI-powered note-taking tools to revolutionize user experiences and streamline tasks
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Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew
Learn more about Commerce Cloud Innovations here: https://www.salesforce.com/commerce/innovations/
Avalara AppExchange Listing: https://appexchange.salesforce.com/appxListingDetail?listingId=a0N3A00000FMiPDUA1
B2B & D2C Commerce, Payments and OMS Roadmap Webinar on August 8th at 11am ET: http://sfdc.co/B2Broadmap
B2C Commerce Roadmap Webinar on August 21 at 1pm ET: http://sfdc.co/B2Croadmap
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If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.
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