cull excess inventory

verb phrase

1. To reduce or remove surplus stock, usually by selling, discarding, or writing it off, often to cut costs or make room for new products and return inventory to a desired level.

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   transitive verb phrase; often used in business and retail contextsbusiness

   • "The shop has too many old toys, so it will cull excess inventory."A2
   • "The company culled excess inventory before the new products arrived."B1
   • "The company is culling excess inventory to cut storage costs."B1
   • "Retailers often cull excess inventory to free up warehouse space and reduce carrying costs."C1
   • "The retailer culled excess inventory that had remained unsold for months."B2