All Articles from Editorial Team

Retailers Turn to B2B Resale Amid Rising Overstock
Retailers Turn to B2B Resale Amid Rising Overstock

In the ever-shifting retail landscape, 2025 has brought a wave of supply chain surprises and inventory challenges. This summer, a combination of several market factors, ranging from tariff uncertainty and aggressive frontloading of goods to cautious consumer spending, has left…

Sep 02 2025 · 4 min read

The Rapid Rise of Refurbished Phones and What It Means for the Mobile Industry
The Rapid Rise of Refurbished Phones and What It Means for the Mobile Industry

Global demand for used smartphones has never been greater. In 2024, the pre-owned mobile device market was valued at $77 billion with its rate of growth outpacing brand new device sales. What’s more, as a standalone, the used market ranks…

Aug 19 2025 · 5 min read

Why Discount Stores Are Winning the 2025 Back-to-School Season
Why Discount Stores Are Winning the 2025 Back-to-School Season

According to the National Retail Federation, the back-to-school shopping season kicked off earlier than ever in 2025, with two-thirds (67%) of families starting their purchases as of early July—a record since 2018. This increase is closely tied to concerns over…

Aug 05 2025 · 4 min read

The Bipartisan Push for Sustainable Shopping
The Bipartisan Push for Sustainable Shopping

In a world dominated by fast fashion giants, where $10 sneakers and viral “hauls” fill social feeds, the resale movement is gaining traction on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers from both parties are coming together to promote a more sustainable, circular approach…

Jul 15 2025 · 4 min read

How an Online B2B Resale Platform Helps Curb Fashion Supply Chain Waste
How an Online B2B Resale Platform Helps Curb Fashion Supply Chain Waste

With awareness of the environmental challenges associated with fast fashion and the linear “take-make-dispose” model, the industry is at a pivotal point. The linear approach has led to increased production and shorter product lifespans, contributing to a culture where clothing…

Jul 01 2025 · 5 min read

Key Trends Shaping the B2B Furniture Resale Market
Key Trends Shaping the B2B Furniture Resale Market

The B2B furniture resale market is experiencing a period of remarkable change, driven by shifting consumer habits, evolving retailer recommerce strategies, and broader economic pressures. In our latestB2B Resale Insider we do a deep dive into what’s behind these furniture…

Jun 10 2025 · 3 min read

Smarter B2B Resale Strategies for Managing Excess Inventory and Returns
Smarter B2B Resale Strategies for Managing Excess Inventory and Returns

Whether it’s bulky, unmanifested furniture or higher-value, sortable consumer electronics, excess inventory and customer returns create substantial operational and financial challenges for retailers and distribution networks– especially those not equipped for the complexities of reverse logistics. While returned and excess…

May 20 2025 · 5 min read

Sophistication and Scale: How The Pre-owned Mobile Market is Evolving in 2025
Sophistication and Scale: How The Pre-owned Mobile Market is Evolving in 2025

The smartphone industry is in constant motion, shaped by the latest technology launches, shifting supply chains, and a mix of global economic factors. These changes don’t just impact new device sales, they have a direct effect on the thriving secondary…

May 06 2025 · 6 min read

Recommerce: Driving Sustainability and the Circular Economy Forward
Recommerce: Driving Sustainability and the Circular Economy Forward

As the world’s largest B2B recommerce platform, B-Stock empowers retailers, brands, and OEMs to redefine sustainability by transforming returned, excess, and pre-owned inventory into opportunities for environmental and economic impact. This Earth Day, we explore how recommerce serves as a…

Apr 14 2025 · 3 min read

The Rise of Recommerce: Navigating Inventory Challenges in a Softening Retail Landscape
The Rise of Recommerce: Navigating Inventory Challenges in a Softening Retail Landscape

While the world watches and waits to see how the Trump administration will roll out and enact higher tariffs, the retail industry has been working overtime to prepare. The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently announced that they anticipate U.S. port…

Mar 31 2025 · 4 min read

B-Stock’s Joe Dube Named a 2025 “Pro to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
B-Stock’s Joe Dube Named a 2025 “Pro 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, 2025 — B-Stock, the leading B2B recommerce platform and system of record for all resale, is pleased to announce that Joe Dube, Director…

Mar 16 2025 · 4 min read

The State of B2B Recommerce: A Recap
The State of B2B Recommerce: A Recap

According to recent data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), 2024 saw a record-breaking $890 billion worth of merchandise returned to retailers. As the leading B2B recommerce platform, B-Stock also saw a record-setting number of buyers, bidders, and listings on…

Mar 11 2025 · 3 min read