Most consumers in developed and emerging markets are now facing an interesting choice making dilemma. It’s the dilemma of plenitude. This relates to most purchase decisions which includes a wide spectrum of products and services from buying corn flakes (a fairly low ticket item) to a car (a fairly big ticket item) and even the [...]
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While I agree that the artistic content and craftsmanship is what differentiates most luxury product and brands from non-luxury, I [...]
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