At Saltbox Mgmt, our team has been digging into the release notes, and we've picked out some standout updates that we're particularly excited about—especially in the areas of Commerce Cloud and Order Management. Here’s what our experts are saying:

Shane Smyth, CTO:

"Winter '25 is almost here, and the latest release is packed with features that will really boost what we can do with Commerce and Order Management. There are some exciting changes that will make our solutions even more seamless and efficient. Here are my favorites from the release:

• Let Customers Complete Purchases on Any Page: This feature streamlines the customer journey by allowing purchases to be completed directly from the mini cart, making the process faster and easier.
• Website Design: The enhanced website design capabilities give us more flexibility to customize and optimize the look and feel of our stores.
• Address Autocomplete: This update will make it easier for customers to enter their shipping details quickly, reducing friction at checkout.
• Bundles: Bundling products has never been easier, allowing us to increase average order value effortlessly.
• Data Providers: Integrating data providers directly into our pages is a game-changer for delivering personalized content.
• Enhanced Performance: Speed and responsiveness are critical, and these updates ensure our stores run smoother than ever.
• Connect API: The updated Connect API facilitates better integration and customization options for our clients."

Jose Suarez, QA Associate:

"Definitely, completing the purchase from the mini cart will be much easier and with fewer steps—not to mention that the test cases will be shorter!"

Nathan Anderson, VP of Solutions and Consulting:

"Data Providers! This update opens up so many possibilities for personalized experiences and better data integration across our platforms."

Kevin Bhasin, Technical Architect:

"The enhanced performance improvements are huge. Faster loading times and better site responsiveness will make a noticeable difference in user experience."

Huri Bonilla, UX Designer:

"Mini Carts are such a great update. They simplify the customer journey by allowing purchases to happen on any page, which is exactly what users want—convenience without the hassle."

Ready to See What Salesforce Winter '25 Can Do for You?

These are just a few of the updates in the Salesforce Winter '25 release that we’re excited about. If you want to dive deeper and see how these changes can benefit your business, especially in Commerce Cloud and Order Management, let’s chat! We’d love to walk you through the updates and show you why we continue to love Salesforce for all things commerce.

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