UPS says it’s processing a record number of returns as 1 in 4 Americans plan to ship stuff back to sellers after the holidays

UPS says it’s processing a record number of returns as 1 in 4 Americans plan to ship stuff back to sellers after the holidays

Holiday shoppers bought an utterly staggering amount of stuff in November and December, and the share of those items bought online is growing. Total retail spending was up 8.5% over the same period last year, according to MasterCard, while ecommerce…

Jan 04 2022 · 1 min read

Record-Breaking Holiday Means A Record-Breaking Deluge Of Returns For Retailers
Record-Breaking Holiday Means A Record-Breaking Deluge Of Returns For Retailers

Early results are in and holiday retail sales increased 8.5% year-over-year from November 1 through December 24, according to Mastercard…

Jan 02 2022 · 2 min read

Holiday sales boom but many gifts get returned
Holiday sales boom but many gifts get returned

Two in three shoppers are now planning at least one return after a huge holiday shopping season. Processing returns costs…

Dec 27 2021 · 1 min read

The Automated Future of eCommerce Returns Management
The Automated Future of eCommerce Returns Management

With eCommerce sales volumes (and eCommerce returns) at an all time high, there are more moving parts than ever for…

Dec 23 2021 · 8 min read

Video: How to Take Great Listing Photos
Video: How to Take Great Listing Photos

As the saying goes “a picture is worth a thousand words,” right? Well, when it comes to listing your items…

Dec 21 2021 · 1 min read

Video: Seller Performance Requirements: What are They?
Video: Seller Performance Requirements: What are They?

In order to bring buyers the highest quality auctions at the very best prices, we hold B-Stock Supply sellers to…

Dec 21 2021 · 1 min read

Happier returns? Retailers in race to solve holidays’ environmental, logistics nightmare
Happier returns? Retailers in race to solve holidays’ environmental, logistics nightmare

An estimated $66.7 billion in rejected holiday gifts will make their way back to retailers this year, a 30% increase…

Dec 17 2021 · 5 min read

Green Supply Chains Prevail Amid Global Disruptions
Green Supply Chains Prevail Amid Global Disruptions

Winners of this year’s Green Supply Chain award not only kept up green initiatives throughout a global pandemic and unprecedented…

Dec 17 2021 · 2 min read

It’s Halloween in December at US ports as delayed shipments finally arrive with seasonal goods
It’s Halloween in December at US ports as delayed shipments finally arrive with seasonal goods

Christmas may be a week away, but US ports are just now receiving containers loaded with goods that were ordered…

Dec 16 2021 · 1 min read

High eCommerce Returns Plague Retailers This Season
High eCommerce Returns Plague Retailers This Season

As we turn our eyes to 2022, online shopping has become more popular than ever before. In fact, worldwide eCommerce…

Dec 16 2021 · 8 min read

Secondhand Gifts: Hot This Holiday and Here to Stay
Secondhand Gifts: Hot This Holiday and Here to Stay

As the year comes to close, the gifting season is anything but over. Although brand new goods are still the…

Dec 09 2021 · 8 min read

Holiday Returns Expected to Reach over $112 Billion
Holiday Returns Expected to Reach over $112 Billion

A tsunami of holiday returns is expected this year – over $112 billion in merchandise. Marcus Shen, Chief Operating Officer…

Dec 08 2021 · 1 min read

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