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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Prime Day is coming. Is your product content ready for it?

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Every year, brands lose revenue on Amazon’s biggest sales event — not because of price, but because their listings aren’t complete. Here’s how API-driven syndication changes that.

From spreadsheet to PIM: A practical migration guide

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Spreadsheet to PIM migration begins when manual product data workflows stop scaling. This article explains how to prepare catalogs, attributes, and data before migration.

6 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.

What Inriver’s MCP means for the AI tools connected to your PIM

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Inriver gives AI tools structured access to live PIM data without custom integrations. This article explains endpoints, setup requirements, and practical AI use cases.

Product data readiness: What to do before your PIM system goes live

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Product data readiness determines PIM success. This article explains how to prepare your data model, governance, and workflows before implementation.

PIM for social commerce

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PIM for social commerce supports structured product data across platforms where discovery and checkout happen in-app. This guide explains how to manage product data across social channels.

AI trends in B2B e-commerce: What’s shaping how buyers buy

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AI trends in B2B commerce are changing how buyers discover and evaluate products. This article explains how product data must evolve to support AI-driven procurement.

Digital Product Passport (DPP): EU requirements, timeline, and how to prepare 

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The European Union’s upcoming legislation will revolutionize the way we think of products. But what is a Digital Product Passport?

Manual syndication vs. automated syndication: What’s the real difference in cost and speed?

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Manual vs automated syndication affects cost, speed, and data accuracy. This article explains how each approach impacts product data workflows across multiple channels.

How do you validate product data before it enters a PIM system?

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Product data validation before PIM prevents errors from entering your system. This article explains validation types, workflow stages, and how to enforce data quality at intake.

How do B2B brands share product information with distributors?

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Sharing product information with distributors requires consistent data across pricing, inventory, and specifications. This article explains how brands manage and deliver accurate product data across channels.

Managing 10,000+ SKUs across 30 countries: How global brands do it

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Control large catalogs across systems, regions, and channels. Learn how you can build a scalable product data infrastructure.