In years past we donated fixtures or threw them away to clean out our warehouse and get the tax write-off. I’m guessing your showroom does the same.
Consider holding a “black-tag” event instead.
Advertise a one-day black tag event where the first people through the door (set the number based upon how many black-tag items you have available) get to pick one item with a black tag on it and take it for free. No questions asked, no purchase necessary… free lighting!
This also works well as an invitation-only event, by the way, as a way of rewarding your loyal/best customers once per year and reminding them that you love them.
It’s also smart to gather up and have plenty of red-tag (50-75% off) and green-tag (25-50% off) items for purchase as well. Also, make sure to have a bunch of impulse items available like table lamps, bulbs, etc.
You usually still gain the benefit of writing off the black-tag items (check with your CPA first about the specific tax laws in your area) but ALSO gain new traffic and client loyalty at the same time!