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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Consumers in 2026: When wellness, AI, and Gen Z redirect your bottom line

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Wellness claims, attributes, and specifications now feed AI systems that decide what shoppers see. Explore the role PIM plays in making AI work reliably.

How to optimize your product information workflows at scale with intuitive, efficient batch editing

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New, spreadsheet-like inriver PIM user experience accelerates production of product content to feed growing demand.

PIM vs MDM: Secure a single source of truth for product commerce

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Part 2: Looking for the right “golden record” to power your entire product journey? Explore your options and understand your use cases with the second blog in our series.

Why Product Taxonomy Is Critical to the Digital Commerce Experience

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Product taxonomy is a vital part of how shoppers discover your assortment. PIM can make it easier to manage.

Omnichannel vs multichannel: What does it mean for you?

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Buzzwords like ‘omnichannel’ and ‘multichannel’ marketing are thrown around a lot. But if you’re contemplating omnichannel vs multichannel, what do they actually mean and which is right for you?

How to prepare for Digital Product Passports

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Digital product passports are coming. Are you ready? Here are three tips to make sure you are.

5 Steps to effective product optimization on the digital shelf

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Product optimization improves when your team tracks the right digital shelf metrics across channels. Learn what to measure and why.

5 Ways to instill confidence in your potential customers

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Want to improve your digital shelf conversion rate? Then you need to make sure online customers have confidence in your brand and your products.

What goes into PIM pricing? 10 features that justify your investment

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Comparing PIM pricing without understanding investment features leads to poor decisions. Learn how to assess platforms properly.

What’s the psychology of the digital shelf

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Digital shelf psychology explains how buyers notice, compare, and decide online, and why visibility, clarity, and consistency matter long before a product page visit. Understand how buyers evaluate products online.

5 Signs it’s time to upgrade your PIM software

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Your PIM should support growth, not slow it down. These five signs help you assess when an upgrade becomes a practical business decision.

California transparency in supply chains act: Everything you need to know

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A practical guide to the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, covering who it applies to, what disclosures are required, and how product data supports compliance.