Generic Brand

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Definition of 'Generic Brand'

A type of consumer product that lacks a widely recognized name or logo because it typically isn't advertised. Generic brands are usually less expensive than brand-name products due to the lack of promotions, which can inflate the cost of a good or service. Generic brands are designed to be substitutes for more expensive brand-name goods.
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Investopedia explains 'Generic Brand'

Generic brands are known for their trimmed-down packaging, and often plain labels. For example, a supermarket may offer its own generic product next to a name-brand product in the hope that a cost-conscious customer will select the cheaper substitute. Generic brands have grown in popularity in recent years, and many retailers now offer in-house generic products to customers.

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