The Wall Street Journal recently wrote about how changing smartphone markets are opening up business opportunities in the used phone sector. According to the article, five years ago, about half of used phones purchased from auctions run by California-based B-Stock Solutions went to U.S. buyers, and the other half went to customers internationally. Now, about …
READ MOREIn an effort to drive customer loyalty, retailers are stepping up their game when it comes to the ease of returning items: special ‘returns’ entrances, pop up kiosks at the mall for items purchased online, year-long deadlines, third-party apps, and label-free returns are among the options. But a happy return for the customer is a …
READ MORE2017 saw a lot of excellent phones get released, but it also signified a pretty steep shift in the cost of the devices we know and love. Apple’s iPhone X debuted with its infamous starting price of $999, the Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel 2 XL can both set you back $950, and the newly announced Galaxy …
READ MOREB-Stock, the world’s largest marketplace for returned, excess, and liquidation inventory from Fortune 1000 retailers and manufacturers, is pleased to announce that Sean Cleland and Seth Blaustein have been named 2018 “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. The Pros to Know Awards recognize leading supply chain executives that are leading initiatives and making …
READ MOREB-Stock Solutions, a technology-enabled service company powering the largest global network of B2B liquidation marketplaces, has been named a Green Supply Chain Award winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine for a third consecutive year. The award recognizes companies that support sustainability initiatives as a core part of their service offering and allow their …
READ MOREB-Stock Solutions, a technology-enabled service company powering the largest network of B2B liquidation marketplaces, has been named to the “Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100” list for a third year in a row. The recognition highlights 100 supply chain projects between clients and solution providers that have resulted in supply chain excellence. B-Stock was selected …
READ MOREIt’s not just apparel, mobile devices, appliances, and TBYB business models that are increasing emphasis on online sales. Top grocers are also focused on online sales in response to an increase of consumer interest. A recent report found that most (67%) of online grocery shoppers began shopping online in the past year in order to …
READ MOREWith so many mall closures (and revitalizations!) and with the increase of online sales, no one is predicting the rebirth of the great American mall. Let’s face it, it won’t be long before the phrase, “Going to the mall” will mean putting on a pair of virtual reality goggles and stepping into a virtual mall. …
READ MORETechnology has been part of Mary’s life since her childhood, having started writing BASIC on a Commodore Vic 20 she bought with her allowance money at age 10. After graduating high school, Mary began working as an international money transfer banker. After eight years in banking, she returned to college and earned her degree in …
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