In the United States, most consumer packaged goods found in grocery and discount stores are already in the _______ stage, which is characterized by the adoption of the product by the late majority and intense competition for market share among firms.

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Answer:

C. Maturity

Explanation:

Maturity stage is the stage in a product life cycle where sales of product reaches peak and then it eventually slows down. At this stage, sales begins to decline, while cash flow stays relatively constant. The maturity stage is said to be the longest in the product cycle. In this stage, the product has been established in the market and reached the apec in sales and volume. Companies at this stage try in reinventing themselves to avoid the full on decline. There is an intense competition for market share at this stage also as the major market is those of late adopters.