Selective Distribution of Luxury Goods in the Age of e-commerce An Economic Report for CHANEL doc

... The “image” of a brand is therefore an integral part of the product, and determines the willingness to pay of consumers. Manufacturers of luxury goods invest heavily in preserving 25 For ... if the image of internet retailing were to dilute the luxury image of the product and luxury goods manufacturers decided not to use the internet channel at all. But in such a case the elimination ... by increasing the retailing costs of his distributors. Thus insofar as luxury goods manufacturers are concerned about the implications of internet sales for the “image” of their products, they...

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... industry in India. The focus is more on the organized retail and its performance. It also looks at the luxury goods market, and how the goods sold are different for men and women. Considering the increasing ... are being sold. The authors then try to draw lessons for marketers of luxury goods in India, in light of the cultural difference in the Indian sub–continent. Keywords : Retail, Luxury Goods, ... remain a destination of choice for sale of luxury goods. The Luxury Goods market can be divided into • Luxury Goods • Luxury & Premium Goods Both markets (Luxury Goods and Luxury &...

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