overexpansion

British  

/ ˌəʊvərɪksˈpænʃən /

noun

1. an excessive increase, enlargement, or development, esp in the activities of a company

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Example Sentences

Sometimes, strong demand means overexpansion by commodity producers, which leads to lower commodity prices—and weaker stock prices.

From Barron's

Copycat models and overexpansion can quickly dilute the “authentic” story that makes small luxuries appealing.

From Barron's

Since late 2022, Amazon has laid off 27,000 workers, as the company has slashed costs in an effort to recover from overexpansion during the pandemic.

From New York Times

But as Amazon continues to pull itself out of a year of cost-cutting after a period of overexpansion, it must balance new ideas with government oversight.

From Seattle Times

Subway had been closing locations in recent years amid a host of problems including outdated decor and operations, overexpansion, and $5 foot-long deals that eroded franchisees' profits.

From Reuters