TL;DR: In this 25-minute Commerce Collective podcast, Stratably’s Russ Dieringer breaks down survey results from 229 brands and agencies on their investments in advanced PDP content, such as videos and Premium A+ content, along with how brands are (or aren’t) evolving their PDPs in response to Amazon’s Rufus. 1 minute read Every brand knows product […]
TL;DR: AI-powered search holds the potential to fundamentally reshape the path to purchase, moving discovery from keyword-driven SEO to generative, intent-based experiences. Instead of solely competing on blue links and keyword density, brands must also now optimize for AI assistants, natural language queries, and “zero-click” answers. The brands that structure content to be AI-friendly, monitor […]
TL;DR: This comprehensive strategy workbook combines forecasts, consumer brand benchmarks, and expert intel with 10 hands-on tools for best-in-class Amazon strategy and execution in 2026. 1 minute read Log in to download the full workbook linked at the bottom Our Amazon Strategy Workbook includes All-Signal, No Noise insights digital leaders need to forecast their business, […]
TL;DR: Walmart posted another strong quarter with growth across business units and categories, including nearly 90% of Walmart U.S. dollar growth coming from eCommerce. Despite tariff cost pressure, the retailer is raising guidance and extending its competitive lead through value pricing and omnichannel offerings, including faster delivery. 7 minute read Walmart delivered another strong quarter […]
TL;DR: In this 20-minute Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, Stratably’s Russ Dieringer breaks down survey results from 286 brands and agencies on the implications and reactions from Amazon’s Rufus, with a practical take on how to respond. Consumer brands are all trying to figure out what Rufus means for their PDP and advertising strategies, and how to […]
TL;DR: Apply Stratably’s Rufus-related benchmarking to your business through a structured workshop process with key internal stakeholders. Once complete, your team will have actionable insights into Rufus optimization strategies, tangible test results, and a clear path for continued learning and future optimization. 4 minute read All this week we’ve explored the degree to which brands […]
TL;DR: The early data is largely inconclusive to-date, reinforcing the notion of experimenting with Rufus. Brands should approach this with the goal of building valuable intel for the future, rather than expecting immediate substantial gains. 2 minute read The Insight In our survey of 286 brands and agencies, only a minority have already made PDP […]
TL;DR: The main hurdles preventing brands from optimizing PDPs for Rufus include unclear impact, lack of Amazon guidance, and limited resources. 1 minute read The Insight After learning from 286 brands and agencies that few have embraced PDP optimizations as a response to Amazon’s Rufus, we dug deeper into what’s holding brands back. This is […]