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A View of Global Dynamics in Mobile Returns
This article examines the global dynamics of the mobile secondary market and how returns are helping shape the industry from the U.S. to China. The topic was recently discussed at the Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo 2019. Quick Facts:…
Universal Condition Codes for the Mobile Secondary Market
The CTIA published a set of universal codes to help define condition grades for mobile devices bought and sold in the retail secondary market. Michelle James, VP Strategic Industry Programs for the CTIA, spoke at the Reverse Logistics Association Conference…
Meet Frank Borowski, Director of Sales, Mobile
B-Stock welcomed Frank Borowski in March ’19 as our Director of Sales – Mobile. In this role Frank is responsible for leading global sales initiatives for the Mobile division with a focus on the private marketplace and enterprise segment of…
Mobile Team Heads to Barcelona for MWC ‘19
And onto the next show! This time we’re heading to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The show – which runs February 25-28 – is the world’s largest gathering for the mobile phone industry where industry leaders network, showcase, and exchange…
B-Stock’s Newest Marketplace: Phobio Wholesale Auctions
B-Stock is pleased to partner with Phobio to launch Phobio Wholesale Auctions. This B2B mobile marketplace will give qualified business buyers direct access to bulk quantities of devices that have been traded-in to Phobio, including: iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and desktop…
R2 Certification Opens Doors of Opportunity
The rise of the mobile secondary market is well underway. With local liquidators becoming a thing of the past, the majority of wireless providers and manufacturers are now selling trade-in and overstock phones, smart devices, and accessories through B2B online…
Mobile Market Focused on Repair & Refurb
For the past decade smartphone sales have experienced explosive growth. But new reports show that the market for new smartphones dropped 1% from a year ago. Indicators show that the smartphone market has matured and people are holding on to…
Where and Why the iPhone 6 Still has Resale Appeal
New research on who is buying what type of secondary market phone was released by Mobdata, a research agency based in Shanghai. Among the findings is that the majority of iPhone users in China are choosing the iPhone 6 model.…
Mobile Trade-In Data – iPhone X Maintains High Value
The secondary market for mobile phones is a $25B business that is predicted to grow 4-5x faster than the overall smartphone market. Annual upgrades and trade-in programs have played the biggest role in growing the mobile secondary market. The rise…
Consumers Want Tech this Holiday Season
A recent Consumer Technology Association (CTA) report states that U.S.consumers are projected to spend a record-setting $96.1 billion on technology products this holiday season. In its 25th Annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns Study, CTA reports that 164 million U.S. adults…
Adobe Predicts Record Breaking Holiday Sales for 2018 with Mobile Playing Large Role
Adobe recently released its 2018 Holiday Predictions Report and the findings should make major retailers everywhere smile with yuletide joy; especially those with a strong online presence. Adobe’s analysis predicts that online holiday shopping revenue in the U.S. (between November…
Europe’s Elite Retail Leaders
The IREU recently released a report on Europe’s leading retailers and what they are doing to be considered among the Elite. To earn Elite status, retailers must perform at an exceptional level across all dimensions, including: footprint; strategy & innovation;…