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The experiment reported here examines the growth of brand loyalty in a setting where there is no prior consumer knowledge about any of the available brands. Search behavior precedes the development of brand loyalty, which grows to measurable strength despite the virtual identity of the available brands, suggesting that some consumers are prone to brand-loyal behavior.
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