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Record 1 2007-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marketing Research
  • Saving and Consumption
DEF

Relating or appealing to lower-income consumers.

CONT

Cars of similar size are often distinguished by market entry level. The Ford Maverick is more downmarket than the Ford Granada. The Chevrolet Cavalier was conceived as an upmarket alternative to the downmarket Chevrolet Chevette.

OBS

Down-market or downscale product, car, newspaper.

Key term(s)
  • down market
  • downmarket
  • down scale

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étude du marché
  • Épargne et consommation
CONT

[Une extension de gamme est l'action] d'une marque qui va proposer un ou plusieurs nouveaux produits au sein d'une gamme de manière à toucher une nouvelle cible de clients exprimant un besoin auquel va répondre le ou les nouveaux produits. Une extension de gamme vers le haut ou le bas de gamme peut également servir à changer le positionnement de la marque.

OBS

Produit ou voiture bas de gamme. Journal populaire, grand public ou à grande diffusion.

Spanish

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