With 2016 already underway, many of us are thinking about our New Year's resolutions. Over the next few weeks, people all over the world will begin pursuing the personal and professional goals they set for this year. While these individual goals are important, organizations should have objectives of their own... read more →
Asset valuation is one of the most critical components of surplus asset management, yet many companies lack the time, resources, and market/industry expertise to do it accurately and thoroughly. This can cause trouble for companies when it comes time to develop risk management strategies and meet reporting and compliance requirements.... read more →
No matter the time of year, returns are a significant issue for retailers. But in the weeks following the frenzy of the holiday shopping season, managing the high volume of returns can be challenging for retailers to manage alone. Most retailers have invested significantly in their supply chains, but few... read more →
Consumer electronics are a staple of any shopper's holiday season, and consumers are always looking for the latest and greatest in smartphones, tablets, and appliances. In total, holiday sales make up roughly 20 percent of retailers' yearly revenues, and electronics always comprise a major portion of consumers' shopping carts during... read more →
With onshore and offshore production, energy, and infrastructure needs growing worldwide, demand for surplus mining and construction equipment will continue to increase. Large-scale construction projects in the developing world are creating a need for mining and construction surplus from developed regions. Additionally, increasingly strict environmental and safety guidelines in the... read more →
All organizations have complex surplus asset management needs that vary based on their strategic goals, asset mix, industry, and other factors. Yet every organization also wants the same thing: to achieve the highest possible recovery for their surplus, obsolete, and scrap assets or inventory. Liquidity Services regularly conducts comprehensive surveys... read more →
As the energy industry continues to suffer from the effects of low oil prices, oil and gas companies are looking to the secondary market to generate needed capital for their now-surplus equipment. This is especially true in the Permian Basin, a significant oil-producing sector in west Texas. How Permian Basin... read more →
All energy equipment eventually reaches the end of its life and is slated for decommission or plugging and abandonment. When this happens, energy companies must find ways to dispose of assets in a manner that is both budget- and environmentally-friendly. Through proven decommissioning and remarketing strategies, energy organizations can recover... read more →
Liquidity Services’ unparalleled industry and asset category expertise enables us to expediently find interested buyers for virtually any surplus asset, no matter how specialized or remotely located. Recently, we secured a buyer for and managed the complete sale of energy assets that were exceptionally challenging to remove, all within just... read more →
Halloween is fast approaching, and that means consumers will be getting ready for trick-or-treating, costume parties, and outfitting their homes with scary decor. The weeks leading up to Halloween see increased consumer spending, and yet, it's often overlooked as a retail holiday. There is a big opportunity for Halloween-themed sales... read more →