Ride Snowboard Company Was Founded in 1992 and Now Based

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Multiple Choice

Ride Snowboard Company was founded in 1992 and now based in Seattle, Washington. The company estimates that snowboard enthusiasts typically spend about $600 annually on gear even though they only get on the slopes about 50 days a year. However, Ride products are available in markets where the typically customer can average 30 days on the slopes using their equipment so Ride ensures that they have store outlets near ski resorts such as Colorado, Vermont, and Utah. What type of segmentation variable does Ride utilize when selecting locations for its retail outlets?

• A) geographic
• B) demographic
• C) lifestyle
• D) psychographic

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Definitions:

Retinal Neuron

Neurons located in the retina of the eye, playing crucial roles in converting light into neural signals for vision.

Stellate Cells

Star-shaped cells found in various organs and tissues which play roles in tissue repair, scarring, and neurologic processes.

Fovea

Central region of the retina specialized for high visual acuity; its receptive fields are at the center of the eye’s visual field.

Photoreceptors

Cells in the retina that are sensitive to light and enable the process of converting light into electrical signals for vision.