There is a huge market waiting to be tapped in the emerging economies if consumer behavior and needs are well understood and if specially designed products can be made available for them.

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The idea was to concentrate on advanced products that were well designed and easy to use.

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These products were well-designed and received, and with each iteration, the audience widened.

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To accomplish this noteworthy goal, the company has focused on offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at deeply discounted prices.

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In addition to well-designed floor plans and interacting with products and specialists, part of the Apple store experience is engaging with fellow Mac enthusiasts, both casually and in training programs and classes that the stores host.

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