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Dove is a personal care bran owned by Unilever. Dove
products are manufactured in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany
,India, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands,
Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand,
Turkey and United States. The products are sold in more
than 80 countries and are offered for both women and
men.[1]
The Dove trademark and brand name is currently
owned by Unilever. Dove's logo is a silhouette profile of the
brand's namesake bird.
PRICING STRATEGIES
 Initially expensively priced.
 Higher income earners did not consider it
worth buying.
 Change of strategy – lowered prices,
thereby attracting upper middle class
consumers.
 Dove - more expensive, but has created a
strong customer base.
Price quality inferences: consumers
perceives high prices as an indicator of quality.

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DOVE PRICING STRATEGIES

  • 1. Dove is a personal care bran owned by Unilever. Dove products are manufactured in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany ,India, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey and United States. The products are sold in more than 80 countries and are offered for both women and men.[1] The Dove trademark and brand name is currently owned by Unilever. Dove's logo is a silhouette profile of the brand's namesake bird.
  • 2. PRICING STRATEGIES  Initially expensively priced.  Higher income earners did not consider it worth buying.  Change of strategy – lowered prices, thereby attracting upper middle class consumers.  Dove - more expensive, but has created a strong customer base. Price quality inferences: consumers perceives high prices as an indicator of quality.