Salesforce joined other firms in predicting a slowdown in the Holiday 2025 growth rate, forecasting a 2.1% U.S. e-commerce gain for Nov. and Dec. to $288 billion, coming in below the 4% growth posted in '24. On a global basis, Salesforce is forecasting a record $1.25 trillion of online sales for the final two months of the year, representing 4% growth. But it will be a banner year for artificial intelligence in the retail landscape, with 21% of global Holiday orders, or $263 billion in sales, to come from AI and ... Log in to view full article.