COVID and Conservation Efforts. Are They Tied?
COVID and Conservation Efforts. Are They Tied?

As 2020 kicked off, different brands and retailers were focusing on conservation efforts and gearing initiatives toward a more sustainable future. But as COVID-19 hit, some of those plans were forced to take a backseat to the more immediate needs…

Jun 23 2020 · 3 min read

Retail Resilience is More than Immediate Recovery—It’s Planning Ahead
Retail Resilience is More than Immediate Recovery—It’s Planning Ahead

One of the many things the current situation has taught businesses worldwide is that in addition to consumer dependency, the supply chain is incredibly fragile. And, a global pandemic that interrupts the proper flow of products today will create a…

Jun 02 2020 · 3 min read

Sustainability in Today’s Market: A Must for Retailers and Brands
Sustainability in Today’s Market: A Must for Retailers and Brands

Just as consumer demand leads the course of product development, so too does it guide the course of product disposal. Today, consumers are likely to spend more money with their favorite retailers if those retailers sell secondhand apparel or have…

May 26 2020 · 4 min read

For Retailers Looking To Score Big This Holiday Shopping Season, Brand Loyalty Is Key
For Retailers Looking To Score Big This Holiday Shopping Season, Brand Loyalty Is Key

Forty-one percent of Americans are more likely to buy from brands that they love when shopping for gifts during the holiday season, according to Yotpo’s annual brand loyalty survey. And, the majority of consumers consider themselves more brand loyal now…

Nov 25 2019 · 3 min read

U.S. Apparel Sales, Domestic Production, Future of Cotton & Synthetics
U.S. Apparel Sales, Domestic Production, Future of Cotton & Synthetics

Quick Facts: U.S. retail sales hit $23.6 million in May 2019 (↓2.4% yoy) NRF predicts an approximate increase of 4% in retail sales for 2019 Apparel prices have dropped over the previous year by 3.1% New reports and analysis from…

Jul 25 2019 · 4 min read

Sustainable Solutions for Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable Solutions for Sustainable Fashion

A major fashion trend for 2019 is to develop solutions for sustainable fashion. As B-Stock reported earlier this year, ‘moving forward, it will become increasingly important for apparel retailers to take a stand not only on social issues, but to…

Mar 18 2019 · 3 min read

Rio 2016 Olympics: Auction Wrap Up
Rio 2016 Olympics: Auction Wrap Up

Of all the records broken during the Rio Olympic Games, we were most interested in the record set for largest Olympic Village. Why? B-Stock was responsible for the B2B marketplace that auctioned off the furniture and fixtures from the 3600…

Sep 08 2016 · 2 min read

B-Stock is a Green Supply Chain Award Winner!
B-Stock is a Green Supply Chain Award Winner!

Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine just announced its 2015 Green Supply Chain Award winners and we are pleased to have been among the companies recognized for their sustainable business models and strategies. B-Stock was selected for providing green reverse…

Nov 10 2015 · 2 min read