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Most shoppers plan on making a return after the holidays
Most shoppers plan on making a return after the holidays

The more retailers sell this holiday season, the more will likely boomerang back as returns in the new year. That’s especially true this year due to the surge in online selling, with the ongoing pandemic keeping customers from shopping indoors…

Dec 22 2020 · 1 min read

B-Stock Will Be Closed December 24th & 25th
B-Stock Will Be Closed December 24th & 25th

While this holiday season may certainly look different than years past, this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will also look a little different here at B-Stock. We’re offering our employees an extra, well-deserved day off on December 24th. So, what…

Dec 21 2020 · 1 min read

Bracing for Holiday Returns in the UK
Bracing for Holiday Returns in the UK

For companies worldwide, 2020 has shown no shortage of challenges. With the holiday season in full effect, retailers are preparing for the end of holidays and the beginning of the inevitable volume of holiday returns in the UK that will…

Dec 18 2020 · 3 min read

Gear Up for the B-Stock Restock Event!
Gear Up for the B-Stock Restock Event!

Mark your calendars! The January B-Stock Restock Event is quickly approaching. This annual event offers buyers the opportunity to take advantage of the surge of post-holiday inventory across our marketplaces. You can find more auctions, more inventory, and save money…

Dec 15 2020 · 2 min read

Holiday Returns on the Horizon
Holiday Returns on the Horizon

It’s the season of giving, which means the next season is holiday returns. If you’re a retailer or brand, chances are you’ve been preparing for a virtual holiday spending season since the summer. That’s because as well all know, e-commerce…

Dec 11 2020 · 5 min read

B-Stock’s Holiday Reselling Guide
B-Stock’s Holiday Reselling Guide

2020 seems to have changed just about every aspect of daily lives. The world of liquidations resale has been no exception. Yet one thing remains constant – the period following holiday shopping is a great time to be a reseller.…

Dec 10 2020 · 5 min read

Billions of Dollars in Online Returns Is the Problem Retailers Don’t Need — But Must Contend With — In a Holiday Season Like No Other
Billions of Dollars in Online Returns Is the Problem Retailers Don’t Need — But Must Contend With — In a Holiday Season Like No Other

In a year that has been defined by an apparent unending stream of bad news, perhaps it’s no surprise that traditional retailers that have rushed to shift their resources to digital in hopes of saving their pandemic-plagued businesses face another…

Dec 08 2020 · 1 min read

The B-Stock Minute: The Power of the Network Effect
The B-Stock Minute: The Power of the Network Effect

In the secondary market, product categories, marketplaces, transactions, and buyers are all part of an ecosystem. How are prices driven by buyers? How do product categories act as a “destination” for buyers and sellers alike? How do both of these…

Dec 08 2020 · 2 min read

Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint
Those holiday returns come with a massive environmental footprint

This locked-down holiday season, retailers are making it easier than ever for customers to shop online, in many cases expanding shipping and return policies to accommodate what’s expected to be a record-setting year of online shopping. But the ease of…

Dec 07 2020 · 1 min read

Best Places to Purchase Returned Items
Best Places to Purchase Returned Items

We’ve all been there. You got a gift you hate or made an impulse buy you later regretted. Maybe you got home and realized that you don’t have space for that kitchen gadget you just bought or that sweater you…

Dec 03 2020 · 5 min read

E-Commerce in Europe: 2020’s Irreversible Growth
E-Commerce in Europe: 2020’s Irreversible Growth

What happens in the world of e-commerce when you combine consumerism and a global pandemic? As we’ve come to learn, irreversible market-shifting trends. As 2020 comes to a close, PostNord has shared their report, “E-commerce in Europe 2020.” In this…

Dec 02 2020 · 6 min read

Why DOT COM Returns Are Worth a Second Look
Why DOT COM Returns Are Worth a Second Look

When it comes to customer returns, not all are created equal. Depending on the retailer’s return policy, some merchandise will be taken back even if extremely used, damaged, or in salvage condition. This is particularly the case with in-store returns:…

Nov 30 2020 · 2 min read