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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).
For finance leaders at large retailers and brands, excess and returned inventory can pose a significant drag on working capital and margin performance. With returns projected to cost U.S. retailers $850 billion annually—roughly 17% of total sales—and processing costs ranging…
San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations…