Purpose – This research aims to examine the effects of transparency in pricing (i.e. disclosure of a price increase and extent of explanation) on perceived price fairness when a firm increases price. Design/methodology/approach – US adult consumer panelists participated in two online...

Counterfeiting is one of the most serious problems facing luxury fashion brands. This study demonstrates that the impact of price differentials on counterfeit purchases varies according to the perceived corporate citizenship (PCC) image of the original brand. When consumers perceive the...