types of product
line extensions
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innovative product
line extensions
○ Relatively minor changes to extend the product range of a companies existing products by incorporating features such as new flavours
§ Reasons for line extensions
□ Increases market share
□ Responds to marketplace trends
Responds to consumer demands
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Are direct copies which make up for 20% of new products and are often cheaper
innovative
Completely new and different to pre-existing products that have not been on the market before and make up for 10% of new products