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Index of Paper Presentations for the Parallel Sessions - Academy of ...

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<strong>the</strong> latest additions to <strong>the</strong> brands‘ collections. These consumers are eager to be updated on this in<strong>for</strong>mationas <strong>the</strong>y prefer being fashionable and exclusive in <strong>the</strong>ir choice <strong>of</strong> luxury products. These updates alsoprovide familiarity to consumers regarding <strong>the</strong> au<strong>the</strong>nticity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir luxury purchases (―Refined Strategies:Luxury Extends its Reach across China‖, 2010). This kind <strong>of</strong> exposure to media educates <strong>the</strong> Chineseconsumers not only about <strong>the</strong> brands, but also about <strong>the</strong> luxury infrastructure abroad. In North Americaand Europe, mega-retail outlets <strong>for</strong> luxury brands are highly popular. The Chinese are aware <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>seoutlets and are even ready to accept <strong>the</strong>ir entry in China. As a result brands have launched big boutiquesand stores in Chinese malls. For example, Dior opened up its most deluxe outlet known as ‗DiorCosmetic‘ at Shanghai‘s West Gate Mall in 2003. Through this store, Dior aimed at encouragingconsumers to spend more on an increased and well-furbished collection (―Luxury Brands in China‖,2007). This awareness gives rise to preferences <strong>of</strong> luxury products among <strong>the</strong> Chinese. There<strong>for</strong>e, <strong>the</strong>ybecome confident in consuming <strong>the</strong>se brands and this confidence has even reached smaller emerging citiessuch as Qingdao. For example, <strong>the</strong> luxury hotel Ritz Carlton is assured about luxury consumption in Chinaand has planned on opening its hotels in Tier II and Tier III cities as well (―Refined Strategies: LuxuryExtends its Reach Across China‖, 2010).Proposition 5: The perception <strong>of</strong> luxury varies between <strong>the</strong> old and new generations <strong>of</strong> consumerin both India and ChinaProposition 6: Chinese consumers are not loyal to Luxury BrandsProposition 7: Indian Consumers are loyal to Luxury BrandsFigure 6: Effect <strong>of</strong> Social Development on Luxury Consumption in ChinaEmphasis on Show-Off <strong>of</strong> WealthConsumption <strong>of</strong> Luxury to PortrayRich LifestylesWell Educated Classes <strong>of</strong> Consumers

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