distress merchandise

uncountable

(retail) Goods that are not selling well and may need to be discounted or otherwise disposed of.

Japanese Meaning

売れ行きが悪く、値引き処分やその他の方法で処分される可能性のある商品（小売業における、在庫品や売れ残り商品の一種）

The store marked the distress merchandise down by 50% to clear shelf space for new arrivals.

その店は売れ残り商品を50%値下げして、棚を新商品用に空けた。

Sense（1）

(retail) Goods that are not selling well and may need to be discounted or otherwise disposed of.