Returns aren’t just a retailer's problem anymore. They’re a supplier profit problem. And January is when you feel it.

Google announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) —an open standard designed to enable AI “agents” to communicate with retailers and commerce platforms throughout the purchase journey. And it didn’t show up alone. Google highlighted partnerships with Walmart, Shopify, and Target (among others), with the goal of letting customers complete purchases in Google Search and Gemini without hopping between apps and retailer sites. If you supply retail, here’s the simple take

Product photography isn’t decoration. It’s conversion, returns, and compliance—rolled into pixels.

What is Product Photography? (Simple Definition) Product photography is the disciplined process of planning, lighting, styling, and capturing images of a product, allowing customers to evaluate it online or in print.

This blog will walk you through the various expenses you must consider when listing your products on Walmart's digital shelves.