All Articles from Editorial Team

What Dads Want: Stocking up for Father’s Day
What Dads Want: Stocking up for Father’s Day

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $16 billion this year. An estimated 77% of Americans will celebrate dad, spending an average of $138.97. This holiday is a great way for small businesses and resellers to heat up…

Jun 04 2019 · 3 min read

From omnichannel to fulfillment to global trade, nine challenges facing retail supply chain executives
From omnichannel to fulfillment to global trade, nine challenges facing retail supply chain executives

The pressure is rising for retailers to fine-tune their supply chains as they source and deliver more products than ever at an increasingly rapid pace across the globe. Retail supply chain executives are challenged on many fronts, from operations and…

Jun 03 2019 · 1 min read

How marketplace sellers encourage repeat purchases
How marketplace sellers encourage repeat purchases

Quick Facts: It is five times more expensive to acquire a new customer than it is to sell to an existing one Harvard Business Review says that a 5% increase in customer retention could lead to 95% profit increase Some…

May 31 2019 · 5 min read

Meet B-Stock at DELIVER in Lisbon
Meet B-Stock at DELIVER in Lisbon

B-Stock’s EMEA team is heading to DELIVER in Lisbon June 5 & 6. DELIVER brings together the world’s largest and most iconic e-commerce retailers to foster meaningful relationships. B-Stock’s EMEA Director, Ben Whitaker and Head of Business Development EU, Giorgio…

May 29 2019 · 2 min read

B-Stock’s Network Effect Drives Exponential Sales
B-Stock’s Network Effect Drives Exponential Sales

“Build it, and he will come,” says Kevin Costner in the movie Field of Dreams. And what goes for corn fields and baseball goes for online marketplaces and returned and excess inventory. Case in point: it started with one major…

May 24 2019 · 2 min read

Meet the Q1 Grade A Award Winners
Meet the Q1 Grade A Award Winners

The Q1 Grade A Award winners have been announced and we couldn’t be more excited to spotlight them! The award spotlights outstanding performance by individuals who 1) embody the B-Stock values, 2) are collaborative, dedicated team members, and 3) make…

May 22 2019 · 6 min read

Watch Webinar: Solving for Surplus Apparel, During and Post COVID-19
Watch Webinar: Solving for Surplus Apparel, During and Post COVID-19

This webinar discusses how an online B2B marketplace can solve for surplus apparel during and post COVID-19. B-Stock’s Lisa Penn and Nate Bride discuss how online marketplaces work when it comes to: Higher pricing Velocity Auction strategy Brand control Buyer…

May 21 2019 · 1 min read

A Guide to Buying Liquidation Consumer Electronics
A Guide to Buying Liquidation Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics is a hot category to source across B-Stock’s marketplaces. Your customers will love finding great deals on brand-name tech gadgets and must-have accessories. Liquidation Consumer Electronics items are sold in a variety of product conditions including new, refurbished,…

May 21 2019 · 5 min read

Meet B-Stock at store2019 in Toronto
Meet B-Stock at store2019 in Toronto

B-Stock is heading to store2019 in Toronto May 28 & 29 where the most influential leaders in retail will meet and discuss opportunities targeted to the unique needs of the dynamic Canadian retail industry. If you’re planning to attend the…

May 20 2019 · 1 min read

Case Study: Reduce Inventory & Support Warehouse Consolidation Goals
Case Study: Reduce Inventory & Support Warehouse Consolidation Goals

QUICK FACTS Consolidated three returns warehouses to one Reduced inventory cycle from 40 days to 17 8,000+ new buyers Challenge As part of its restructuring efforts, a leading integrated retailer needed to consolidate three returns warehouses to one. With pressure…

May 17 2019 · 2 min read

Meet B-Stock at SCi Week in Berlin
Meet B-Stock at SCi Week in Berlin

B-Stock’s European team is heading to Supply Chain Industry Week in Berlin May 20-22. SCi Week 2019 brings three key supply chain industries together under one roof: Retail + FMCG, Discrete Manufacturing, and Process Manufacturing to explore supply chain best…

May 16 2019 · 2 min read

Omnichannel Done Right: How Apparel Brands Stack Up
Omnichannel Done Right: How Apparel Brands Stack Up

This article summarizes a recent research report on the state of retail omnichannel experiences. At the most basic level, when a retailer provides an omnichannel experience for customers, it means the customer should expect the same inventory, pricing, and returns…

May 15 2019 · 6 min read