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Retail Media & Commerce

Product Feed (Shopping Feed)

A structured file listing a merchant's products with attributes like title, price, image, and availability, sent to ad platforms and marketplaces.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

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A product feed, or shopping feed, is a structured file listing a merchant's products with attributes such as title, description, price, image, and availability. It is sent to ad platforms, comparison engines, and marketplaces to generate shopping ads and listings. Accurate, well-optimized feeds improve ad relevance, approval rates, and campaign performance.