How to Identify and Clear Dead Stock (2026)
Dead stock ties up cash and shelf space. Here is how to spot it early and clear it before it becomes a write-off.
Dead stock — items that sit unsold for too long — is cash frozen on your shelves. Finding and clearing it releases working capital you can put into what actually sells. Here is how.
Spot it early
Use stock-ageing and slow-mover reports to flag items that have not sold in weeks or months, before they expire or go out of season.
Clear it deliberately
- Discount or bundle slow movers with fast ones
- Move them to eye-level or the counter
- Return to supplier where terms allow
- Run a clearance push to your customer list
Stop it recurring
Buy to reorder points based on real velocity so you stop over-ordering slow lines. MyGroce’s fast/dead-SKU reports and reorder points prevent dead stock from building up again.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get rid of dead stock?
Identify it with stock-ageing reports, then clear it via discounts, bundles, repositioning or supplier returns. Prevent recurrence by buying to reorder points. MyGroce provides both the reports and the reorder logic.
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