# Key Auction Trends Transforming the Industry

#### Auction trends driving faster growth and stronger bidder engagement.

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#### [Best Auction Management Software in 2026](/content/blog/best-auction-management-software-in-2026/index.html)

April 07, 2026

The best auction management software helps auctioneers and auction businesses manage auctions end-to-end. It typically covers cataloging and lot...

#### [AI in Auction Software: Why Flexibility Wins](/content/blog/ai-in-auction-software-why-flexibility-wins/index.html)

March 11, 2026

One question we hear often is where AI fits into AuctionMethod’s future. It is a fair question. AI is moving fast. New models, tools, interfaces, and...

#### [Retail Liquidation Auctions: How To Move Returns Fast And Profitably](/content/blog/retail-liquidation-auctions-how-to-move-returns-fast-and-profitably/index.html)

February 02, 2026

Retail returns are not a trickle anymore. They’re a flood. When returns and overstock pile up, liquidation becomes the pressure valve. The operators...

#### [Live Video Apps: A Threat or Opportunity for Your Auction Business?](/content/blog/live-video-apps-a-threat-or-opportunity-for-your-auction-business/index.html)

October 07, 2025

As a former auctioneer who’s been in this business for a couple of decades, I’ve seen a lot of changes. But as a technology enthusiast, I can tell...

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#### [Lessons from 23andMe’s $256M IP Auction](/content/blog/what-23andmes-256m-bankruptcy-taught-us-about-intellectual-property-auctions/index.html)

May 27, 2025

The recent $256 million sale of 23andMe's assets to Regeneron offers valuable insights for auction professionals about the evolving landscape of...

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#### [How Gamification Can Power Engagement on Auction Platforms](/content/blog/how-gamification-can-power-engagement-on-auction-platforms/index.html)

April 04, 2025

If you're in the auction world, you've likely asked yourself: How can I get more people to engage, bid, and come back for more? The answer may not be...