Which of the following best describes product positioning?

A$.$ differentiating a market offering to create superior customer value

B$.$ dividing a market into distinct groups of buyers who have different needs, characteristics, or behaviors

C$.$ identifying consumer needs and creating a product to meet those needs

D$.$ evaluating each market segment's attractiveness and selecting one or more segments to enter

E$.$ arranging for a product to occupy a clear, distinctive, and desirable place relative to competing products