What is product cannibalisation?
As a thriving business, launching products is always an exciting time.
You’ve got the initial anticipation, then the launch date itself, and finally (hopefully) the inflated sales figures that follow.
But some companies experience negative consequences on the digital shelf after releasing the brand-new product they’ve worked so hard to perfect; instead of attracting customers from other brands, they end up stealing sales from themselves. This can be explained through one increasingly common phenomenon: product cannibalisation.
In this article, we look at product cannibalisation in detail, covering what it is, the potential causes and impact, as well as tips on how to avoid making the same mistakes as other businesses.