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Millions of dollars in merchandise is returned to wireless retailers each year, most of which can’t go back on the shelf due to diminished item condition, damaged packaging or product obsolescence. No matter the reason, that’s a significant amount of idle inventory taking up backroom space and subsequently costing money. Today’s retailing environment is intensely competitive and a few points of margin can mean the difference between winning and losing; this heightens the importance of maximizing efficiency and return across all areas of the supply chain.
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…
In honor of Earth Day, explore how recommerce is transforming the retail landscape by driving sustainability and the circular economy. As the world’s largest B2B recommerce platform, B-Stock enables retailers and brands to redefine sustainability by giving new life to…
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…