The PIM blog

News and views from Inriver on the industry trends that matter to you, your business, and your PIM software.

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Product lifecycle management: What your team needs to know about data, quality, and regulation

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See how product lifecycle management shapes data accuracy, speeds development, improves compliance, and strengthens the connection between upstream decisions and downstream product experiences.

How PIM can increase Customer Lifetime Value in 2026

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Maximizing your Customer Lifetime Value can be lucrative – but you need the right tools in place to achieve your CLV goals.

5 PIM market trends to watch in 2026

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See how AI, regulations, cloud-native tech, CLV focus, and sustainability are reshaping PIM market trends in 2026 for digital-first product teams.

How multichannel product inventory management helps businesses scale effectively

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See how multichannel inventory management software connects PIM, channels, and fulfillment so you cut errors, prevent stockouts, and scale ecommerce growth without losing control of product data.

Walmart listing optimization in 2026: 7 best practices

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Walmart sellers in 2026 need clear, dependable product data. This guide shows how to keep listings consistent, meet Walmart’s expectations, and support better marketplace results.

How to sell on Shopify with Inriver

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Selling on Shopify gets harder as your catalog expands. This guide shows how Inriver streamlines product data, syncing, and storefront accuracy to support scalable growth.

Why AI-powered PIM is the engine of modern commerce in 2026

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Find out why AI-powered PIM is set to power commerce in new and innovation ways in 2026 with insight from Forrester.

How enterprise brands unlock end-to-end traceability of the supply chain

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Supply chain traceability depends on connected product data. See how enterprise teams improve visibility, reduce operational risk and support compliance across every tier.

Why fashion and apparel brands need a PIM solution

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The apparel market is projected to hit $2 trillion by 2029. Will PIM for fashion and apparel give your business the confidence to grow, or leave you playing catch-up?

Prepare. Enrich. Syndicate. Your 2025 Black Friday digital shelf checklist

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Get every SKU Black Friday–ready with complete data, rich assets, and real-time syndication across all digital channels.

PLM vs PIM: Do you need one or both for your product journey?

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See how PLM and PIM support different stages of the product journey, when to use each system, and how they work together to keep product data accurate.

A complete guide to preparing Digital Product Passports for fashion, footwear & apparel

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Fashion, footwear, and apparel brands face rising DPP demands. This guide breaks down requirements, data standards, timelines, and real examples shaping digital product passport adoption.