All Articles from Editorial Team

Stop Managing the Excess Inventory Backlog. Start Clearing It.
Stop Managing the Excess Inventory Backlog. Start Clearing It.

The numbers are hard to ignore. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers expect ~16% of annual sales to be returned, roughly $850 billion in merchandise. According to McKinsey & Company, it’s forced retailers to spend an estimated $200 billion…

Mar 24 2026 · 4 min read

Recover More Value from Returns and Excess Inventory
Recover More Value from Returns and Excess Inventory

When returned and unsold goods tie up working capital and force write-downs, they quietly erode margins, delay cash conversion, and impact financial performance every single day. Discover how finance teams are turning to technology-driven B2B resale platforms to: Improve recovery…

Mar 18 2026 · 1 min read

B-Stock’s Rob Iaria and Cam Rotsart Named 2026 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
B-Stock’s Rob Iaria and Cam Rotsart Named 2026 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

This recognition honors individuals whose achievements guide supply chain strategies for competitive advantage SAN MATEO, CA, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B-Stock, the leading B2B recommerce platform and system of record for all resale, is pleased to announce that…

Mar 17 2026 · 4 min read

The Hidden Working Capital Opportunity in Your Warehouse
The Hidden Working Capital Opportunity in Your Warehouse

For finance leaders at large retailers and brands, excess and returned inventory can pose a significant drag on working capital and margin performance. With returns projected to cost U.S. retailers $850 billion annually—roughly 17% of total sales—and processing costs ranging…

Feb 25 2026 · 5 min read

Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock
Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand for Pre-Owned Smartphones, According to New Data Released from Circana and B-Stock

San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations…

Feb 11 2026 · 4 min read

What Goes Up: The Returns Reality Behind Record Holiday Spending
What Goes Up: The Returns Reality Behind Record Holiday Spending

The holiday shopping season delivered exactly what retailers hoped for: packed stores, full digital shopping carts, and spending numbers that exceeded projections. Cyber Week– the five-day stretch from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday– saw consumer spending increase 7.7% compared to last…

Dec 05 2025 · 4 min read

A Q&A: How GameStop’s Three-Person Team Optimized the Resale Funnel
A Q&A: How GameStop’s Three-Person Team Optimized the Resale Funnel

In the dynamic world of mobile resale, consistency can be elusive. Market shifts, device launches, and consumer trends constantly reshape pricing and demand. Yet, GameStop’s mobile trade-in and resale business has managed to stay not just profitable, but predictably so.…

Nov 24 2025 · 9 min read

There’s No Hiding from Holiday Returns and Overstock
There’s No Hiding from Holiday Returns and Overstock

The holiday rush doesn’t end at checkout; in fact, it’s just the beginning for retailers and brands bracing for the return and overstock wave that follows peak sales. With post-holiday returns projected to reach roughly $170 billion in merchandise, the…

Oct 16 2025 · 2 min read

B-Stock Partners with Balance to Power Flexible Payments and Terms on its B2B Recommerce Platform
B-Stock Partners with Balance to Power Flexible Payments and Terms on its B2B Recommerce Platform

The integration increases buyers’ purchasing power, accelerates fulfillment, and boosts operational efficiency New York, NY – October 14, 2025 – Balance, the leading financial infrastructure for B2B commerce, announced today its partnership with B-Stock, the leading B2B recommerce platform and…

Oct 14 2025 · 3 min read

B2B Resale’s Role in Tackling E-Waste
B2B Resale’s Role in Tackling E-Waste

Today is International E-Waste Day, and serves as a powerful reminder of the mounting e-waste problem and the growing need for sustainable solutions. Each year, millions of smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronics are discarded, contributing to a growing global…

Oct 14 2025 · 3 min read

How AI and Data Speed Up and Scale B2B Resale
How AI and Data Speed Up and Scale B2B Resale

The era of manual spreadsheets and phone calls to manage customer returns and excess inventory is rapidly fading. In its place, advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling are emerging as essential tools for navigating the complex world of…

Oct 01 2025 · 5 min read

B-Stock’s Director of Strategic Operations, Joanie Stolos, Named Recipient of 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award
B-Stock’s Director of Strategic Operations, Joanie Stolos, Named Recipient of 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award

Award recognizes accomplished female leaders whose examples set a foundation across all levels of a company’s supply chain network SAN MATEO, CA, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B-Stock, the leading B2B recommerce platform and system of record for all…

Sep 08 2025 · 3 min read