Which retail giant's name was specifically chosen because linguistic research showed it created positive psychological associations through its phonetic qualities?

Language plays a crucial role in retail branding and customer perception. Effective linguistic strategies can significantly impact how consumers connect with brands and make purchasing decisions. This trivia question explores how major retailers have leveraged linguistic psychology in their brand strategy to create memorable and impactful customer experiences.

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Häagen-Dazs (invented to sound Danish and premium, despite being American)
Amazon (named after the South American river to suggest scale)
Target (chosen for its straightforward meaning of hitting a goal)
IKEA (an acronym of founder's initials plus farm and village names)