Returns are an unfortunate reality of online selling, and 20% of all returns take place at Christmastime, according to B-Stock Solutions, which sees a resulting spike in returns listed on its B2B liquidation marketplaces in the first quarter of the year. Historically, it sees 60% more items being liquidated in Q1 (January-March) compared to Q4 (October-December).

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