The price of a brand is an integral part of its positioning. A brand designed to provide a superior experience and make customers feel proud to own it, also needs a premium price. Louis Vuitton, Ferrari and Apple always maintain their prices because they know that discounting can seriously undermine a premium brand’s appeal. Conversely, a brand designed to attract customers through low prices should avoid upmarket packaging that would confuse how people think of the brand.

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