Dead stock is a term used to describe unsellable inventory that has been sitting idle in warehouses or store shelves for an extended period of time without being purchased. It can include products that are no longer in style, defective items, or items with expiration dates that have passed. As a business, dead stock could mean taking a financial loss due to not being able to sell the inventory and getting stuck with holding costs. In order to keep your losses at a minimum, it’s important to actively manage your stock levels and review them regularly for any potential dead stock.