What defines floor-ready merchandise?

Floor-ready merchandise is defined as products that are prepared for immediate display and sale when they arrive at a retail store. This means that the items have been labeled, tagged, and organized properly so that staff can place them directly on the sales floor without needing additional preparation or handling. This efficiency helps retailers minimize labor costs and maximize the speed at which products can be made available to customers, ultimately enhancing the shopping experience.

The other options do not fit the definition of floor-ready merchandise. Merchandise returned to the vendor refers to items that have been sent back due to various reasons and are not ready for sale. Merchandise that requires extensive assembly cannot be considered floor-ready, as it needs additional work before it can be displayed. Similarly, merchandise stored indefinitely in a warehouse is not available for sale and therefore cannot be classified as floor-ready.