Moutai Hikes Price of Flagship Liquor for Second Time in Months
THE SO WHAT
When a bellwether like Moutai raises prices twice into weak demand, it’s a reminder that brand power can buy margin even as volume softens. If you’re leaning on premium positioning, this is the playbook—test pricing before you touch headcount or distribution.
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