On today’s B-Stock Minute, we check in with our Apparel marketplace experts as they walk us through the current state of the Apparel secondary market.

Fashion Strategy Manager Lisa Penn and Director of Sales Nate Bride cover the secondary apparel market and how it’s recovering, and which categories are performing best across our B2B marketplaces:

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The B-Stock Minute is a weekly, one-minute video series dedicated to
updating you on the most recent trends that B-Stock is seeing in every area of our business. Make sure you check out our first B-Stock Minute, featuring highlights from our Q2 Mobile Digest.

About B-Stock Solutions

B-Stock operates the world’s largest network of B2B marketplaces for returned and excess apparel, shoes, and accessories. Our platform connects major retailers and brands directly to vetted secondary market apparel buyers around the globe. Our account management team is made up of apparel and auction industry experts who provide daily support, guidance, and auction strategy. To learn how we can help you maximize results for your excess apparel, visit our apparel page or contact us for a demo.

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