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It’s Halloween in December at US ports as delayed shipments finally arrive with seasonal goods
It’s Halloween in December at US ports as delayed shipments finally arrive with seasonal goods

Christmas may be a week away, but US ports are just now receiving containers loaded with goods that were ordered for Halloween. The volume of containers marked “holiday” arriving during and after Thanksgiving week is up roughly 50% over last…

Dec 16 2021 · 1 min read

Meet Barry Berkowitz: Making an impact with liquidated goods
Meet Barry Berkowitz: Making an impact with liquidated goods

It’s the season of giving…away liquidation pallets! B-Stock buyers all have different reasons for being on the platform, Barry Berkowitz included. In addition to working at a local Bay Area technology company, Barry has used B-Stock as an opportunity to…

Dec 15 2021 · 8 min read

B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Bridger Rives
B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Bridger Rives

B-Stock is so excited to welcome Bridger Rives to the Marketing team this winter! As a winter extern, we know Bridger will be an incredible asset to the company. Bridger is currently studying Psychology at Carleton College. Learn a bit…

Dec 15 2021 · 2 min read

B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Clark Webster
B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Clark Webster

B-Stock is so excited to welcome Clark Webster to the Business Operations team this winter! As a winter extern, we know Clark will be an incredible asset to the company. Clark is currently studying Economics at Carleton College. Learn a…

Dec 10 2021 · 3 min read

Holidays on a Budget? Here’s Why Resale Is the Answer
Holidays on a Budget? Here’s Why Resale Is the Answer

Resale offers a great opportunity to holiday shoppers in a bind for last-minute gifts. According to the National Retail Federation’s survey, “Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items, and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this…

Dec 09 2021 · 6 min read

Holiday Returns Expected to Reach over $112 Billion
Holiday Returns Expected to Reach over $112 Billion

A tsunami of holiday returns is expected this year – over $112 billion in merchandise. Marcus Shen, Chief Operating Officer of B-Stock, said online purchases are returned at double the rate of in-store buyers, spelling challenges for online sellers and…

Dec 08 2021 · 1 min read

How to Buy Liquidated Appliances from Best Buy
How to Buy Liquidated Appliances from Best Buy

If you’re in the appliance resale market and looking to purchase returned, excess and scratch and dent appliances from Best Buy, you can do so through the Best Buy Liquidation Auctions marketplace. Through the online auction marketplace, resellers have the…

Dec 07 2021 · 5 min read

B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Samuel Kim
B-Stock’s Winter Teammate Spotlight 2021: Meet Samuel Kim

B-Stock is so excited to welcome Samuel Kim to the Account Management team this winter! As a winter extern, we know Samuel will be an incredible asset to the company. Samuel is currently studying Statistics at Carleton College. Learn a…

Dec 03 2021 · 2 min read

How to Start a Liquidation Business
How to Start a Liquidation Business

If you want to be your own boss, starting your own liquidation business is a great, doable option. Plus with the rising rate of inventory available, the ability to get your hands on quality, brand-name merchandise at bargain-basement prices, has…

Dec 02 2021 · 8 min read

At Home in the Middle: B Stock Plays Facilitator
At Home in the Middle: B Stock Plays Facilitator

Over the past five to 10 years, the home goods resale market has seen a significant spike. From Chairish—which specializes in vintage and resale furniture—to seconds specialists like Home Goods and Tuesday Morning, furnishings retailers have realized the opportunity in…

Nov 30 2021 · 1 min read

How to Avoid Drowning in Your Returned Merchandise This Holiday Season
How to Avoid Drowning in Your Returned Merchandise This Holiday Season

If you’re a retailer in 2021, product returns are a simple fact of life. Brands like Amazon have long featured free, unlimited, and seamless returns as a key part of their service’s value proposition. This model has brought them massive…

Nov 25 2021 · 8 min read

Secondary market for holiday returns: Q&A with B-Stock Solutions CEO
Secondary market for holiday returns: Q&A with B-Stock Solutions CEO

Shipping and supply chain delays are at the forefront of retailers’ worries this peak season. Companies with holiday goods that arrive after the season or get large amounts of returns have three major options: store them in warehouses until next…

Nov 24 2021 · 1 min read