一家法院听取了这样的论点,即较高的零售价格改善了质量和服务,使消费者受益。 A court heard arguments that higher retail prices improved quality and service, benefiting consumers.

联邦法院今天审理了有关定价做法的争论,据所涉企业的一名代表称,一些零售商的价格上涨可能实际上通过提高产品质量和服务而使消费者受益。 A federal court heard arguments today as a case over pricing practices unfolded, with testimony suggesting higher prices at certain retailers may have actually benefited consumers by improving product quality and service, according to a representative for the business involved. 审理期间提出的索赔质疑一种观点,即价格上涨必然伤害店主,认为它们可能反映增值。 The claim, presented during a hearing, challenged the notion that increased prices necessarily harm shoppers, arguing they may reflect added value. 该案仍在继续。 The case continues.