SKI Associates: Current Market Segmentation

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3. Regarding the current market, it appears to be segmented by geographic, psychographic, and demographic variables. Geographically, SKI Associates is counting on business from the current permanent population which falls between “7,000 [and] 15,000 people” (Pritchard, n.d.). This estimation includes the local and outer communities in the area. Based on the population total and vast travel distance to other car washes, the location can be classified as rural. This is potentially an advantage for SKI Associates as people generally do not want to drive long distances for errands. Another geographic variable noted in the case is climate. Snowy winters—although some years are bare—and hot summers promote skiing, snowboarding and boating in the

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