All Articles from Editorial Team

Why a return center solution is vital for SMB retailers
Why a return center solution is vital for SMB retailers

While simple and easy return policies are a critical component to generating customer loyalty, they will generate additional returns. Let’s face it, unless a retailer has a zero-returns policy (highly unlikely), it will receive products back that can no longer…

Aug 06 2018 · 2 min read

Meet Chris Garofano – B-Stock’s Appliance Expert
Meet Chris Garofano – B-Stock’s Appliance Expert

Chris Garofano is B-Stock’s resident appliance expert who – as THE account manager for our Major Appliances category – works closely with both buyers and sellers of returned and overstock appliances. According to Chris, the secondary appliance market is “a…

Jul 30 2018 · 2 min read

ASD Market Week – Las Vegas, NV – July 29 – August 1
ASD Market Week – Las Vegas, NV – July 29 – August 1

Onto the next Las Vegas show! From July 29 to August 1 we’ll be at ASD Market Week—the most comprehensive B2B trade show that brings the world’s widest variety of retail merchandise together in one efficient shopping experience. If you’re…

Jul 27 2018 · 2 min read

Selling Basics: Writing Manifest and Lot Descriptions
Selling Basics: Writing Manifest and Lot Descriptions

The manifest is the meat of an auction and contains the most descriptive information about the items in your auction listing. Because buyers are unable to physically touch and examine your products, providing a detailed manifest is a must as…

Jul 23 2018 · 4 min read

Team Spotlight: Customer Service
Team Spotlight: Customer Service

Customer service is just a day in, day out ongoing, never ending, unremitting, persevering, compassionate, type of activity. ~ Leon Gorman B-Stock’s Customer Service (CS) department is the backbone of our company and one we’re happy to spotlight. After all,…

Jul 23 2018 · 3 min read

eBay Open – Las Vegas, NV – July 24 – July 26
eBay Open – Las Vegas, NV – July 24 – July 26

The B-Stock trade show team is back in the U.S. after a European tour. Up next is eBay Open, in Las Vegas, NV. The show made of up three days of workshops and events where eBay sellers come to get…

Jul 20 2018 · 2 min read

New Trends in Apparel Sales Continue to Fuel Returns
New Trends in Apparel Sales Continue to Fuel Returns

Here at B-Stock, we keep a close look at apparel and online sales. We know that the more consumers purchase online, the more returns are going to happen (which ultimately means more available inventory for the secondary retail market). In…

Jul 16 2018 · 2 min read

Meet Natalie Mullin – B-Stock’s Buyer Advocate
Meet Natalie Mullin – B-Stock’s Buyer Advocate

Natalie Mullin joined the B-Stock team earlier this year to represent the voice of our Buyers. Her experience in partnership and product marketing is an essential element for B-Stock. Natalie’s goal is to better understand and improve the overall buying…

Jul 02 2018 · 2 min read

Selling Basics: How to Take a Great Listing Image
Selling Basics: How to Take a Great Listing Image

Posting clear and accurate images of  your products has major benefits including higher prices, more sales and additional trust from buyers. It also makes searching for listings easier. Read on for some tips for great listing photos and then put…

Jun 30 2018 · 2 min read

How refurbished clothes could become a thing
How refurbished clothes could become a thing

While the fast fashion industry is struggling to keep the hottest trends on the shelves, the outdoor fashion retailers are taking another angle. Companies like The North Face, REI, and Patagonia all sell high quality gear and clothing for those…

Jun 22 2018 · 2 min read

Stocklots – Eindhoven, Germany – June 20 & 21
Stocklots – Eindhoven, Germany – June 20 & 21

B-Stock is headed to Eindhoven, Germany for Stocklots. The Eurotrade Fair is a unique platform that brings together Europe’s largest leading stocklot wholesalers. Take advantage of a comprehensive range of stocklots, overstock, bankruptcy stocks, branded goods and bulk goods at…

Jun 18 2018 · 1 min read

Discover B-Stock’s Secondary Mobile Marketplace Platform
Discover B-Stock’s Secondary Mobile Marketplace Platform

Secondary Market Insights Secondary mobile market is estimated at $25B – and it is growing in the U.S. Used smartphone market will grow 4-5x faster than overall smartphone market Annual upgrades and trade-in programs have played biggest role in growth…

Jun 13 2018 · 2 min read