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CEBIT 2018 – Hannover, Germany – June 11 – 15
CEBIT 2018 – Hannover, Germany – June 11 – 15

B-Stock is headed to Hannover, Germany for CEBIT. The festival covers the digitization of business, government, and society featuring exhibits, conferences, and networking. B-Stock will be in attendance and will participate in two different sessions on Wednesday, June 13. Please…

Jun 11 2018 · 1 min read

How the iPhone X is Holding its Value on the Secondary Market
How the iPhone X is Holding its Value on the Secondary Market

We launched our first B2B marketplace for trade-in mobile phones in 2014 and have since grown into the world’s largest marketplace for trade-in devices and other mobile accessories.  We’ve seen some interesting trends develop over the years too; most notably…

Jun 08 2018 · 2 min read

B-Stock is in Beast Mode
B-Stock is in Beast Mode

The B-Stock blog does not make a habit of quoting the Urban Dictionary, but in this case, we’ll make an exception. The proper use of beast mode is, “Dude, you’re not gonna sleep for a week? You are in beast…

Jun 06 2018 · 2 min read

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