All Articles from Editorial Team

10 Technologies Retail Supply Chain Executives Should Know About
10 Technologies Retail Supply Chain Executives Should Know About

Technology is changing quicker than ever before; what might have passed for a novelty a few years ago, could be the key to future success. Take for example 3D printing: a few years ago 3D printers were extremely expensive, not…

Jun 01 2018 · 4 min read

The Latest Threat to Online Commerce
The Latest Threat to Online Commerce

Between the spike in ecommerce – online retail sales will top one trillion dollars by 2027 – and increasingly relaxed return policies like in-store returns in 30 seconds; it’s no wonder return rates are spiking. Around $400 billion in merchandise…

May 30 2018 · 3 min read

The Rise of the Online Resale Marketplace
The Rise of the Online Resale Marketplace

Companies like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba generally get all of the headlines as global leaders in the online marketplace area (although none have managed to achieve complete global domination). While Amazon is considered a global leader, local players such as…

May 23 2018 · 3 min read

Reinventing the Pallet: Is Plastic the Future?
Reinventing the Pallet: Is Plastic the Future?

When it comes to buying, selling, and shipping, the pallet is usually the last thing anyone might think about, but it’s also one of the most ubiquitous aspects of the retail industry. According to Forbes, there are nearly 2 billion…

May 21 2018 · 3 min read

Video Demo – B-Stock’s marketplace platform
Video Demo – B-Stock’s marketplace platform

Need a solution for your returned and excess merchandise? B-Stock’s Vice President, Eric Moriarty, explains how our marketplace platform works. https://youtu.be/SNKFhPFvwlU Email Us  

May 18 2018 · 1 min read

STORE 2018 – Toronto, Canada – May 29 & 30
STORE 2018 – Toronto, Canada – May 29 & 30

B-Stock is headed to Toronto, Canada for the STORE 2018 May 29 & 30. STORE is Retail Council of Canada’s annual two-day conference. With an agenda and networking opportunities targeted to the unique needs of the dynamic retail industry in…

May 14 2018 · 1 min read

Supply Chain Industry Week – Hamburg, Germany – May 14-16
Supply Chain Industry Week – Hamburg, Germany – May 14-16

B-Stock is headed to Hamburg, Germany for Supply Chain Industry Week May 14, 15 & 16. Taking place at Hamburg’s newest terminal—The Cruise Center Steinwerder—SCIWeek is structured for delegates to have a concentrated day of learning and networking. B-Stock is…

May 11 2018 · 1 min read

Retailers Need a Liquidation Solution for Returned Items
Retailers Need a Liquidation Solution for Returned Items

The news no online retailer wants to hear: around 30% of all online purchases are returned. What’s more, nearly half of all consumers will at one point return something they purchased online. For the 2017 holiday season, it was estimated…

May 08 2018 · 3 min read

Mobile Buyer Spotlight: Elizabeth Chen — Trillion Trade
Mobile Buyer Spotlight: Elizabeth Chen — Trillion Trade

The secondary mobile market is estimated at $25B and it is growing in the U.S. and worldwide. The used smartphone market will grow 4 to 5 times faster than the overall smartphone market with annual upgrades and trade-in programs playing…

May 07 2018 · 3 min read

What the T-Mobile & Sprint merger means for tech, jobs, competition, and investments
What the T-Mobile & Sprint merger means for tech, jobs, competition, and investments

By now the news of the T-Mobile & Sprint merger has made the rounds. But what does it really mean for the industry and for 5G technology? Here now, we review the main points made by T-Mobile CEO John Legere…

May 04 2018 · 2 min read

Where the U.S. Shops for Clothes
Where the U.S. Shops for Clothes

A recent study was published showing where Americans shop for clothes. The answer may or may not surprise you, with Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Kohl’s in the top spots. These retailers are all known for values and deals. Walmart and…

May 02 2018 · 2 min read

Buyers Want These 3 Things From Sellers
Buyers Want These 3 Things From Sellers

It was Sun Tzu who once said, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” And it was Sensei Wu who once said, “The best way to defeat your enemy…

Apr 30 2018 · 3 min read