Generic products for retailers in a mature market

Moutinho, L. (1987) Generic products for retailers in a mature market. Marketing Intelligence and Planning, 5(4), pp. 9-22. (doi: 10.1108/eb045755)

Abstract

Since their introduction, generic grocery products have been a major centre of controversy. Statistics indicate that the rapid growth phase for generics has ended and that this concept has now entered the maturity phase of its life cycle. Since generics have now become a permanent feature of the grocery industry, retailers and manufacturers must formulate their marketing strategies carefully, whether these strategies are for offensive or defensive reasons. These critical strategic questions are focused on and recommendations for future strategies now that generics have reached maturity are made.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Moutinho, Professor Luiz
• Authors: Moutinho, L.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Marketing Intelligence and Planning
• ISSN: 0263-4503