
Navigating the Sweet Spot: Affordable Luxury Thrives Amidst High-End Price Hikes
In a market where ultra-luxury brands are pushing price boundaries, brands like Coach and Ralph Lauren are finding success through strategic pricing and brand elevation. Despite consistent price increases, these brands have managed to enhance their market perception without alienating consumers, unlike higher-end luxury brands whose steep price hikes have led to minimal growth. This strategy has paid dividends, especially in European markets where both brands have seen significant growth. Meanwhile, brands like Michael Kors, which attempted rapid price increases without a solid strategy, faced significant sales declines.
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Luxury Brands Shift to ‘Micro’ Luxury Goods Amid Economic Downturn
Luxury brands are adapting to current economic challenges by introducing smaller, more affordable luxury goods like “super mini” handbags and wallets on chains. Aimed at middle-income shoppers, this strategic pivot seeks to recapture a crucial consumer base alienated by significant price increases over recent years. With prices of luxury goods averaging 55% higher than in 2019, these accessible items may encourage increased store traffic and sales volumes, helping brands stabilize during a widespread spending slowdown.
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