Inriver blog

Expert takes on product data, the digital shelf, and AI-driven commerce — written for manufacturers managing complexity and constant change.

Channels change, SKUs multiply, and compliance rules keep moving. The Inriver blog breaks down what that means for your product data — and how to keep it flowing cleanly to every channel where buyers decide. Fresh thinking, built for B2B manufacturing.

You started fixing your product data. Now it has to hold at scale.

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Structured product data isn’t a one-time project. Learn how to build repeatable workflows that keep AI-ready product pages consistent as your catalog grows.

What are AP2, MPP, and x402? The payment protocols behind AI agent commerce

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AP2, MPP, and x402 solve different parts of AI agent payments. Compare authorization, settlement, web-native charging, and where each protocol fits.

If your PIM isn’t AI-ready, neither is your agentic commerce strategy

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An AI-ready PIM gives agents structured product data, controlled access, and verified workflows. Learn what your PIM needs to support an agentic commerce strategy.

5 Signs your traditional SaaS isn’t built for AI agents

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Traditional SaaS was designed around human users and scheduled updates. Five signs reveal whether your product data software can support AI agents.

ACP or UCP: How to choose the right protocol for AI agent commerce

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ACP relies on product feeds, while UCP can query live merchant data. Whichever protocol you implement first, AI agents still need complete attributes to compare and select products. See how Inriver Inspire helps enrich the product information behind agent commerce.

Which protocol powers AI shopping agents? ACP, UCP, or MCP?

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ACP, UCP, and MCP connect agents to commerce systems, but product data determines what they can use. See how manufacturers are preparing PIM for AI.

What is agentic commerce? A guide to thriving in the AI shopping era

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Agentic commerce puts AI agents between buyers and products. Learn how structured feeds, accurate product data, and verification affect discovery and purchasing.

5 Best digital shelf analytics platforms for e-commerce in 2027

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Digital shelf analytics gives you more than alerts. See how brands use shelf performance information to identify problems and prioritize improvements.

5 Best PIM software for B2B businesses in 2026

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Compare PIM software for B2B business and discover how leading platforms support technical product data, compliance, distributors, and multi-stakeholder buying processes.

5 Best PIM platforms for industrial businesses in 2027

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Compare the best PIM for industrial businesses and discover what matters for technical catalogs, distributor networks, compliance, and scalable product information.

Best PIM for retail software: How 5 platforms stack up

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Compare the best PIM for retail and discover what retailers should prioritize for supplier onboarding, AI readiness, omnichannel consistency, and scalable product data.

Best PIM for manufacturers in 2026: Top 5 compared

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Compare the best PIM for manufacturers and learn how leading platforms support engineering data, ERP integration, compliance, and AI-ready product information.

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