Closeout Merchandise is one in the same as excess inventory. A product such as a headphone can become a part of the world of closeout if the manufacturer decides to upgrade the product’s packaging.
The older packaging was good for its time but it’s time to change it up and make it be more appealing to the customers. It can also become a part of the closeouts if there happens to be a cancelled order. A manufacturer makes or brings in product X for a customer and their customer changes their mind about this order and cancels – This manufacturer either now has to find another customer for this or they have to find a solution to at a minimum cover their cost of production.