Retail
May 30, 2018
Automotive is one of the top categories where consumers want guided selling. Image credit: BMW
By Sarah Jones
While ecommerce has streamlined some aspects of the purchase process, the overwhelming number of product choices available online is making consumers’ buying decisions more complicated.
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