Brand new items that are no longer being sold for wholesale cost are considered Closeouts. Thus, it may be a result of discontinuation and overstocking of the product.

In the retail industry, shelf and warehouse space are precious commodities. There are many retailers who cannot afford to have excess product on-hand when new products are arriving daily. They are often willing to sell these items at a loss, well below their wholesale cost so that room can be made for incoming goods. These goods are commonly known as closeout merchandise. See similar questions...

Closeouts are generally considered to be excess from a previous season's production and are the result of changes in color, design, and fabric or missed deliveries. Closeouts by definition should all be first quality. Top of Page See similar questions...

The closeout meeting can be of great benefit if conducted with senior management of the host State. It should highlight positive aspects of the host State research program and outline those aspects that the visitors intend to incorporate into their own programs. Of course, any suggestions agreed to by the panel, should also be highlighted to the host State senior management, with the understanding that senior management support is necessary to make significant changes. No. See similar questions...

Well apparently it has to do with something called gene expression, which refers to the pattern in which genes are switched on and off. And gene expression has a major effect on your body's biological processes. Each cell in your body contains a 'power-factory' that produces energy, called the mitochondria. See similar questions...

Ribbons in our Closeout section include Woven Edge Ribbons which are either in colors or roll sizes which have been discontinued, or Cut Edge Ribbon patterns which have been discontinued. All of our Closeout items, however, are of the same high quality as our regular items and are not irregular or damaged goods. All Closeout sales are "as is" and "final". No returns will be accepted on Closeout items. See similar questions...

In order to meet our reporting deadlines, it is important that the PI, the departmental administrative staff, and the staff of ORS, work together. Prior to the end of the final budget period, the fund should be reviewed to ensure that it is almost ready for closeout. This is usually the best time to make any necessary adjustments. When the final budget period ends, the financial reporting process and closeout period begins. See similar questions...

You post items as Closeout items by choosing the Closeout option when assigning products during product creation. When you have marked a particular item as a Closeout item you will be prompted to enter a Closeout price for that particular item. The price you enter will be displayed as the final selling price. See similar questions...

Isotonic solutions cause no swelling or contraction of the tissues with which they come in contact, and produce no discomfort when instilled in the eye, nasal tract, or other body tissues. See similar questions...

The tonicity of the solution is less than that of the cells. When this occurs, water enters into the blood cells causing them to swell and finally burst, with the liberation of hemoglobin, or water invasion of the body’s cells. If this invasion is beyond the body’s cells, then water intoxication results, with convulsions and edema. See similar questions...

The tonicity of the solution is greater than that of the cells, which can cause a variety of complications, such as, hyperglycemia, intracellular dehydration, loss of water and electrolytes, dehydration and coma. See similar questions...

Here a "hack" is a clever shortcut or a lesser-known, faster way to get something done. A hacker believes that information-sharing is a powerful positive good, and that it is a hacker's duty to share her expertise—so we will. See similar questions...

Please see RTFM in the Jargon File. Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFM". See similar questions...

Read The Fine FAQ, a variant of RTFM. Also RTFAQ Posters please note: Moderators are unlikely to approve follow-ups that consist solely of "RTFF". See similar questions...