Fad Products Like 'Heely's' (Shoes with Wheels in the Heels)

question 68

Multiple Choice

Fad products like 'Heely's' (Shoes with wheels in the heels) , Fidget Spinners, Slinkys, and Hoola Hoops are characterized by their _.

• A) low rates of adoption by consumers
• B) basic and distinctive modes of expression that seldom become unpopular
• C) unusually high sales and rapid decline
• D) non-attainment of the last two stages of the product life cycle
• E) enduring nature that spans several generations

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