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What is dead stock in an electronics shop?

Dead stock is inventory that no longer sells, or moves too slowly for the business’s needs. A high-value device left on a shelf ties up money that could otherwise replenish products customers are buying.

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How to find it in your own records

Review purchase date, recent sales, cost, condition and current demand. Separate a product with low demand from an item that may sell better at another branch. Agree a review threshold for each category.

What to do with it

Consider a transfer, a planned offer or a supplier return where your agreement allows it. Record the decision and its effect on margin rather than applying a fixed discount to every older item.