The product life cycle Flashcards
1
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the product life cycle
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a series of events that a product goes through from the moment it enters the market until it becomes obsolete or replaced
2
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introduction stage
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the product first enters the market,
a business will adapt its marketing strategies to increase customer awareness of its new product with the aim to increase sales and market share.
3
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growth stage
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customers have accepted the product which will result in rapid sales growth
4
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maturity stage
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a business’s product will reach the peak of it’s popularity before it starts to decline due to market saturation
5
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decline
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A business will experience the steady decrease in sales as it’s products become obsolete or outdated.