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List It! Write Great Product Descriptions that Sell
You already know the importance of good photography when it comes to ultimately moving inventory….but shoppers have to find your products first! While most customers make their purchase decision on the product photo, the product description helps fill in the…
Another Record-Breaking National Returns Day
With the holidays officially behind us, ‘tis the season of returns. In fact, UPS has dubbed January 2nd, National Returns Day. They expect to move a record-breaking 1.9 million parcels across their network today– up 26% from last year’s peak…
Buyers Prepare! Holiday Returns Are On Their Way To Our Marketplaces!
While the rush of holiday shopping may be over, the tidal wave of returns is just about to begin and it will make for a great opportunity for you as a buyer! Here’s the scoop: 77% of consumers plan to…
Ho-Ho-Hum Sales this Holiday Season? Five Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Tips
Perhaps sales were a little more lackluster than you’d hoped over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend? Don’t fret! Lucky for you, 50% of shoppers wait until the last month, and approximately 40% of those wait until the final…
Defacing Merchandise. What it is and How it’s Done.
Many retailers require delabeling. The good news is, most customers don’t mind an altered label or lack of original packaging if it’s a great, high-quality item at a discounted price! In this article we will discuss: What is defacing? Common…
Before You Black Friday: The Top Five Gift Flops of 2019
With Black Friday and the endless stream of seemingly good bargains just days away, we’d like to arm you with our “buyer beware” guide before you go hunting for those post-Turkey Day deals. We’ve scoured through piles of returned presents…
National Returns Day is Coming…How Does Your Return Policy Stack Up?
After the rush of holiday shopping and the opening of gifts… come the returns. UPS has named January 2, 2020, National Returns Day for the anticipated record-breaking 1.9 million packages to hit their network. Customers send back purchases for a…
Marketplace Spotlight: Essendant Liquidation Auctions
Have you heard of Essendant? If not, as a small business owner buying on the B-Stock network, you should absolutely get to know them! Essendant Liquidation Auctions is a highly-rated marketplace for all office goods. From ground-up construction equipment to…
Giving the Gift of ‘Used’
November is upon us and that means holiday shopping is officially underway. And this year, all signs point to people thinking out-of-the-(new)box when it comes to holiday gifts. With sustainable fashion (thank you, Megan Markle) and the popularity of online…
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…
Introducing B-Stock’s Newest European Marketplace: myToys Trade Auctions
B-Stock is pleased to announce the launch of myToys Trade Auctions – the official liquidation channel of the Germany-based online retailer for family shopping in Europe. This B2B marketplace will give qualified European business buyers direct access to bulk quantities…
Make it Count: Boost Sales This Short Holiday Season
This year will be the shortest holiday season since 2013. With Thanksgiving falling on the last Thursday of the month, it shaves off nearly a week of shopping days before Christmas. According to a new survey from RetailMeNot, only 1…