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Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): The Effect of External Events on Mobile Supply Chain
Whether a tariff, a health epidemic, or a new device launch—when a large or outside event occurs—there is often an impact on the mobile supply chain and a trickle-down effect for smaller wireless and prepaid retailers. In this edition of…
Thought Leadership Thursday (#TLT): Recommerce to Drive a More Sustainable Apparel Industry
As fast fashion continues to go out of style and retailers remain under the microscope for ethical and sustainable business practices, the apparel industry will need to shift its approach regarding returned and secondhand clothing. If a recommerce solution is…
More Insights from the RLA Conference & Expo
Last week’s RLA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas was packed full of networking and informational sessions. So much so that we decided the event needed two blog posts to really dive into the details (if you missed, part one,…
We’ve got 2020 Vision on the Mobile Market, and it’s Growing to $355 Billion
The number of smartphones being used around the world is estimated to hit 6 billion by 2021, with expected revenue of $355 billion by the end of 2020. It’s official! Cell phones have replaced the PC as the most important…
New is Out and Used is In for Gifting
According to a recent study, 61 percent of American consumers are comfortable with receiving a used gift—especially if the item is rare or difficult to find—and Millennials and Gen Z’ers are embracing the movement at a quicker pace than older…
5 Things to Keep in Mind When it Comes to 5G
Over the past several years, new mobile phones have seen a steady decline in sales. As devices offer less for more, consumers are refusing to fork out more money for limited improvements and features, opting to keep their phones until…
Meet B-Stock at the Electronics Reuse Conference in Austin, November 11-13
B-Stock’s Mobile Team is headed to the Electronics Reuse Conference November 11-13 and we hope to see you there. If you’re planning to attend the show, head over to table 503 to meet VP of Mobile, Sean Cleland and Director…
Foldable Phones are Coming! What You Need to Know.
What was once a figment of future tech imagination, the launch of foldable phones is just on the horizon. A number of foldable cell phone models are expected to hit the market soon, including popular products from Motorola, Samsung, and…
Retail Data Digest
A snapshot of the latest stats and survey results from around the retail industry, related to consumer returns. Retail Dive’s Holiday Trendline Retail Dive has published a Holidays Trendline, chock full of interesting data and insights (including some stats from…
A Guide to Buying Liquidation Sporting Goods and Fitness Equipment
No matter where you live or what the season is, sporting goods and recreational equipment will always (re)sell well. In recent years, the sporting goods resale industry has seen tremendous growth. This is due in part to American consumers paying…
UK Consumer Electronic Waste on the Rise
Quick Facts: In 2017, 44.7 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally 90% of which was sent to landfill, incinerated, illegally traded or treated in a sub-standard way The European Union will generate a total of 12mn tonnes of electronic…
Our Newest Mobile Marketplace: Clover Wireless Auctions
B-Stock is excited to partner with global trade-in company Clover Wireless on a B2B marketplace for previously traded-in, refurbished, and excess mobile phones. Clover Wireless supports major OEMs, national carriers and retailers, specializing in the reverse logistics solutions including repair,…