luxury woman 1 Global Pricing as Positioning: Why Expensive Beats Cheap (Even in a Downturn) In Brief When markets tighten, most brands panic and drop prices. The signal: smart ones raise them. The deeper truth? Price is more than a number — it’s a story about value, confidence, and positioning. The shift is from price competition to price communication. The opportunity? Build brands that use By Tobias Dahlberg • 2 min read