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Why the price of Coke didn't change for 70 years (classic)

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The Nickel Legacy

This chapter explores Coca-Cola's remarkable strategy of maintaining a five-cent price for 70 years, despite economic challenges. It highlights Asa Candler's pivotal decisions and innovative advertising methods that cemented this price point in consumer minds while navigating market dynamics.

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