Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distress-merchandise

noun

/dɪsˈtrɛs ˈmɜrʧənˌdaɪz/

Definition

Goods that are sold at a reduced price because they are unsold, returned, or damaged.

Examples

The store offered distress merchandise at a discount to attract bargain hunters.
She bought several distress merchandise items during the clearance sale.
Retailers often use distress merchandise sales as a strategy to manage inventory.

Meaning

Distress merchandise typically refers to items that retailers or businesses need to clear out quickly, often due to a surplus of stock or a need to make room for new inventory.