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Knowledge of industry trends is key in growing your business to meet your goals. Lucky for you, BULQ compiles all the latest news and insights related to reselling, wholesale, and liquidation industries.

On that note, keeping a good pulse on the industry will ensure that your business has a competitive edge. You can also take these insights to improve your reselling strategy in the months ahead. Read on to learn more about sourcing wholesale returns in bulk, online marketplace changes, and the rise of resale. If you have any questions about these updates or industry trends, feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team.

Returns Season and Reselling in 2022

Posted on December 21, 2021 in Industry Trends
Disappointed customer unboxing wrong item purchased with home shopping

Despite the twists and turns of each passing year, the one constant resellers can rely on is this: returns. Returns fuel BULQ’s inventory selection, with top items from name brand retailers at wholesale prices. Whether you’re new to reselling or you want to know what’s on the horizon for resale, read on to learn all about returns season and reselling in 2022. What Is ‘Returns Season’? Returns season takes place each year from Thanksgiving through the end of January. During […]

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End of the Year Community Connect

Posted on December 15, 2021 in Industry Trends
End of the Year Reseller Celebration

As we approach the end of 2021, we wanted to take time to appreciate and showcase our resellers through BULQ’s End of the Year Community Connect! Not only that, we’ll discuss secondhand market trends, global supply chain issues, and marketing strategies for your business in 2022. Watch the full Community Connect video HERE or read on to learn more. The Value of Reselling Resale is on the rise and more accessible than ever before, with 50 out of 100 marketplaces […]

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Holiday Reselling Season: Closing Q4 Strong

Posted on November 16, 2021 in Industry Trends
How to close out Q4 Holiday Season, Christmas, presents

The 2021 holiday reselling season is unlike any other. Supply chain shortages are negatively impacting large retailers, however, the silver lining is that more consumers are shopping small to find top gifts this holiday season that they can’t buy anywhere else. But as the end of the year approaches, it’s important for resellers like yourself to track yearly performance and get your business in a healthy place before saying goodbye to 2021. So, how do you close out the Q4 […]

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2021 Holiday Reselling Prep: November To-Do List

Posted on October 21, 2021 in Industry Trends
Woman writing on a checklist attached to a clipboard

The “Cyber 5” are just 4 weeks away! Is your business ready to compete during the year’s biggest retail moment?  Stand out from the reselling crowd. Download BULQ’s FREE November “Reselling Cheat Sheet” for step-by-step instructions on how to master the holiday selling season. (Please ensure your pop-up blocker is off, as the sheet will appear in a new tab).  Keep an eye out for more monthly checklists to guide your reselling strategy through the end of 2021! 

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Listing Requirements Across Reselling Platforms

Posted on October 19, 2021 in Industry Trends, Reselling Basics
reselling branded products, Detagging clothes, “do you need a business license to sell on Poshmark”

If you’re new to reselling or expanding your business across platforms, it’s important to understand that each app and online marketplace has different selling specifications. Some of the most important factors to consider are selling fees, shipping costs, and business license requirements, which vary from one marketplace to another. Read on as we break down the listing requirements across reselling platforms. Facebook Marketplace Getting Started Anyone that has a Facebook account can sell on Facebook Marketplace. In fact, it just […]

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What to Expect When Buying Return Pallets

Posted on September 21, 2021 in Industry Trends, Inventory Sourcing
buying return pallets

If you typically source cases from liquidation and wholesale companies like BULQ, ask yourself: is it time to take my inventory to the next level? If so, consider sourcing return pallets. Pallets are considerably larger than cases and do require more preparation and research, so we mapped out what to expect when buying return pallets. Pre-Purchase Preparation Buying liquidation return pallets is a cost-effective way to both grow your reselling business and source more customer returned and/or excess inventory than […]

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2021 Holiday Reselling Prep: October To-Do List

Posted on September 19, 2021 in Industry Trends
The top of a to do list that's attached to a clip board. Title says "Holiday Reselling Cheat Sheet: October"

October is the new November – at least when it comes to holiday shopping. Are you prepared to meet customer demand?  Download BULQ’s FREE October “Reselling Cheat Sheet” to ensure you’re fully prepared for a strong season of sales.  Keep an eye out for more monthly checklists to guide your reselling strategy through the end of 2021!

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Why BULQ is Your One-Stop-Shop this Holiday

Posted on September 15, 2021 in Industry Trends
where to buy bulk items for resale, resale returned goods, wholesale merchandise for your resale business

Are you looking for wholesale merchandise for your resale business but skeptical of traditional liquidation sites? Are you searching for quality return items that can compete with retail prices? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re in the right place. Read on as we share why BULQ is your one-stop shop for your resale business this holiday. What is BULQ? To summarize our business model, BULQ is a wholesale liquidation source for the resale of returned […]

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How to Cross-List Across Reselling Platforms & Drive Sales

Posted on September 9, 2021 in Industry Trends
reselling platforms, cross listing, holiday season

Summer is winding down and the holiday season is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to prepare your small business for heavy holiday traffic. While it’s important to stock up on holiday inventory, it’s more critical that your items are seen by as many eyes as possible. Luckily, BULQ has your back with tips on how to cross-list across reselling platforms & drive sales. What is Cross-listing? If you’ve tried to sell your stuff on online marketplaces like Poshmark, eBay, […]

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