Marketing
September 21, 2021
Brands are extremely confident about charging enormous premiums for their products. But if a customer does not feel valued, no luxury is experienced. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Daniel Langer
Recently, I was in the Paris flagship store of one of the world’s most admired luxury brands — a top 10 luxury brand known for its iconic fashion items and accessories.
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