trade down
verb
traded down; trading down; trades down
1
: to trade something in (such as an automobile) for something less expensive or valuable of its kind
2
: to stock or purchase lower-priced items : economize
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In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Raymond said consumers are trading down, shopping earlier, with more frequent visits to stores and online but leaving with smaller baskets each time.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Tesla’s share price traded down on Tuesday following the announcement of the new cars.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
For that reason, Quinn said, the brand has chosen not to trade down on its materials or fabrics.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Raymond said consumers are trading down, shopping earlier, with more frequent visits to stores and online but leaving with smaller baskets each time.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Tesla’s share price traded down on Tuesday following the announcement of the new cars.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
For that reason, Quinn said, the brand has chosen not to trade down on its materials or fabrics.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Trade down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trade%20down. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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