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The Connected Future – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part I
The Connected Future – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part I

This is the first post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In this post, we discuss The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. Part…

Sep 17 2018 · 4 min read

Mobile Retail Sales, 5G, AI & Social Data – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part II
Mobile Retail Sales, 5G, AI & Social Data – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part II

This is the second post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In Part I, we discussed The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. In…

Sep 17 2018 · 3 min read

Learning the Current IoT Landscape – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part III
Learning the Current IoT Landscape – Takeaways from MWCA ‘18: Part III

This is the third post of our three-part takeaway series from MWCA 2018. In Part I, we discussed The Connected Future and what 5G will bring; including how it will provide a lift for both AI and VR technologies. In…

Sep 17 2018 · 3 min read

The Rise of Online CPG Sales
The Rise of Online CPG Sales

New reports show online sales of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) are growing and by the end of 2018 are projected to account for roughly 5 percent of total CPG sales—that’s $36 billion spent on groceries, health + beauty, household basics…

Sep 14 2018 · 2 min read

EU Spotlight: Meet Giorgio and Jess, our Newest Team Members
EU Spotlight: Meet Giorgio and Jess, our Newest Team Members

For this month’s Team Spotlight we’re heading across the pond! B-Stock is happy to announce the addition of two new EU team members—Giorgio Vitale and Jess Morris! Our Director, EMEA Ben Whitaker compares the growing EU team to how B-Stock…

Sep 12 2018 · 3 min read

U.S. Consumers Prefer Used Sports & Rec Equipment
U.S. Consumers Prefer Used Sports & Rec Equipment

As recently reported in STORES, one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S. in 2017 was Bass Pro Shops (earned $7.8 billion in 2017 with the acquisition of Cabela’s). People are creating their own ‘experiences’ to go fishing, camping,…

Sep 10 2018 · 2 min read

B-Stock at Mobile World Congress Americas – Los Angeles, CA – Sept 11 – 14, 2018
B-Stock at Mobile World Congress Americas – Los Angeles, CA – Sept 11 – 14, 2018

The show formerly known as CTIA – now rebranded as Mobile World Congress Americas (MWCA) – is heading to Los Angeles from September 11 – 14. The show connects professionals across the mobile landscape and features the technology, people and…

Sep 04 2018 · 2 min read

Social Commerce Retail is Here
Social Commerce Retail is Here

First came e-commerce, followed by m-commerce, and now social commerce (aka s-commerce) has hit the scene…big time. Retailers of all sizes as well as resellers are figuring out how to increase sales by selling directly through social media to consumers;…

Aug 29 2018 · 2 min read

Meet B-Stock’s Trade Show Expert: Christine Worden
Meet B-Stock’s Trade Show Expert: Christine Worden

This month’s employee spotlight shines attention on Christine Worden, B-Stock’s Sales & Marketing Programs Manager who works tirelessly behind the scenes ensuring that our trade shows, conference set up, speaking engagements, and Sales’ lead collection runs smoothly. Let’s just say…

Aug 27 2018 · 2 min read

B-Stock’s Apparel Expertise
B-Stock’s Apparel Expertise

B-Stock operates the world’s largest B2B marketplace for returned and excess apparel, shoes, and accessories. Our platform connects major retailers and brands directly to vetted secondary market apparel buyers around the globe. Our apparel account management team is made up…

Aug 21 2018 · 2 min read

The Prepaid Expo – Las Vegas, NV – August 21 & 22
The Prepaid Expo – Las Vegas, NV – August 21 & 22

Up next on our trade show calendar is The Prepaid Expo & All Wireless Expo. The show gives attendees unparalleled access to all levels of the wireless distribution chain, and all variations of prepaid and wireless services. In addition to…

Aug 17 2018 · 1 min read

How off-price retail fits in the secondary market
How off-price retail fits in the secondary market

In the world of off-price retail—where major retailers sell excess inventory at bargain prices—sales are on pace to reach $18 billion to $19 billion by 2021, according to JPMorgan analysts. Historically, most of this inventory was sold through so-called ‘bargain…

Aug 13 2018 · 2 min read