store brand

[/stɔr brænd/]
nounpl: store brands
marca própria
1. A product manufactured and sold under the name of a retail store rather than a national brand manufacturer
The store brand cereal is much cheaper than the name-brand alternative.
O cereal de marca própria é muito mais barato do que a alternativa de marca famosa.
2. A private label product created exclusively for a specific retailer
Many supermarkets now offer their own store brand products to compete with major brands.
Muitos supermercados agora oferecem seus próprios produtos de marca própria para competir com as grandes marcas.
Store brands have become increasingly popular in both Brazilian and American supermarkets as consumers seek value and affordability. In Portugal, 'marca branca' (white brand) is the traditional term. In Brazil, 'marca própria' is widely recognized in both urban and rural retail environments. This segment has grown significantly with economic pressures, and store brands are no longer perceived as inferior quality in many categories.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
private labelhouse brandgeneric brandown brandretailer brand
Antonyms / Antônimos
national brandbrand namename brandmajor brand

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
marca própria
Most common term used in Brazil for retail store brands
Rio de Janeiro
marca da loja
Alternative informal expression sometimes used
São Paulo
marca própria
Standard term used in commercial and retail contexts
Portugal
marca branca
Preferred Portuguese term; literally means 'white brand'

Related Words

generic productprivate labelhouse brandsupermarket branddiscount brand

Related Idioms & Phrases

bang for your buck with store brands
save money with store brand products
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