A white-label product is a good or service produced by one company but rebranded and sold by another under its own fire[5] name. This practice is common in a variety of industries, from consumer[3] electronics and household items to software packages and financial services. Companies often use white-label products to expand their offerings without the need to develop the technology[1] or infrastructure themselves. This strategy can also help to differentiate products in the market, especially in instances where a sub-brand is maintained. Examples of white-label products include supermarket store brands, credit cards issued by smaller banks, and software for resale under the customer[2]’s brand. While similar to private label products, white-label goods are not exclusive to a specific retailer and can be sold by multiple companies. Related concepts include rebadging, which involves rebranding a product under a different name, and white box, a term used for unbranded computer[4] hardware.
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A white-label product is a product or service produced by one company (the producer) that other companies (the marketers) rebrand to make it appear as if they had made it. The name derives from the image of a white label on the packaging that can be filled in with the marketer's trade dress. White-label products are sold by retailers with their own trademark but the products themselves are manufactured by a third party.