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This study aims to analyze the operational and marketing strategies of UMKM Bolu Kambu Daeng Rosi in enhancing the competitiveness of traditional food products in Barru Regency, South Sulawesi. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a case study method, through guided observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the enterprise's strengths lie in its culturallybased product differentiation and strong customer loyalty. However, the business still faces challenges in managerial aspects, digital promotion, and operational recording. SWOT analysis highlights the importance of strengthening production systems and applying simple marketing strategies to expand market reach. In addition, a daily profit and loss estimation shows a relatively high profit margin, though not yet supported by a documented financial system. The main recommendation is the need for gradual managerial transformation through simple financial record-keeping, basic visual promotion, and technology adaptation aligned with the owner's capacity. This research is expected to contribute to the development of local culinary-based MSMEs rooted in cultural heritage.

This study aims to analyze the influence of service quality, café atmosphere, and trust on customer loyalty at Omah Petoeng Tulungagung. The research employed a quantitative approach with an associative design. The population consisted of customers who had made at least two purchases, with a sample of 112 respondents selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 25. The results indicate that service quality, café atmosphere, and trust have a positive and significant effect, both partially and simultaneously, on customer loyalty. Among these variables, trust shows the most dominant influence on loyalty. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.540 indicates that 54% of customer loyalty variation is explained by the three independent variables. These findings highlight the importance of integrating quality service, pleasant café ambiance, and customer trust in fostering long-term loyalty. The study provides practical implications for local café managers to enhance competitiveness through trust-based service strategies and customer experience management.

Business ethics form the moral foundation that guides corporate operations and stakeholder interactions, fostering trust, strengthening relationships, and promoting long-term business sustainability. In the digital industry, the application of business ethics has become increasingly critical due to the complexity of interactions among companies, partners, and customers. PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk, established through the 2021 merger of Gojek and Tokopedia, faces substantial challenges in upholding ethical principles amid the dynamic landscape of Indonesia’s digital economy. This study adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing observation and literature review, to examine the extent to which the implementation of business ethics at GoTo contributes to its corporate performance. The findings indicate that consistent ethical practices significantly enhance corporate reputation, improve customer loyalty, and foster a healthy work environment. The integration of fairness, honesty, transparency, and social responsibility has proven to be critical in ensuring corporate sustainability and growth within the competitive digital industry. This study underscores the imperative for companies to systematically embed ethical principles into all operational activities in order to address evolving regulatory frameworks, market competition, and rising societal expectations.

This article explores the marketing strategies implemented by various banking institutions in Semarang City through a literature review approach. The study aims to analyze marketing practices that focus on service quality, customer satisfaction, community-based engagement, and Sharia-compliant innovation. The findings indicate that banks such as PT. BPR BKK Kota Semarang, Bank Jateng, BPR Arto Moro, and Bank Syariah Mitra Harmoni employ various strategies to reach diverse market segments by enhancing service quality, strengthening community ties, and integrating local cultural and Islamic values into their financial products. These strategies have been proven to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. This study provides both theoretical and practical contributions to the development of locally responsive bank marketing strategies aligned with social and cultural needs.

This research aims to partially and simultaneously explain the influence of price discounts and business communication on customer loyalty in purchasing Tofu Sticks at the Aqia Kediri Store. This type of research uses quantitative research. Data sources use primary data and secondary data. The sample in the research was 87 customers who purchased Toko Aqia Kediri's Tofu Stick using purposive sampling technique. The analysis techniques used are validity test, reliability test, normality test, linearity test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test, t test, F test, multiple linear regression analysis, t test, F test and coefficient of determination (R2) test using the SPSS program version 25. The results of this research are that partially the price discount variables and business communication have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty in buying tofu sticks at the Aqia Kediri Store. Simultaneously, the variables of price discounts and business communication have a significant effect on customer loyalty in purchasing tofu sticks at the Aqia Kediri Store.

The problem of the level of consumer trust and satisfaction is important in the trade business. However, not all products that have been and have not been regulated have adequate after-sales service. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of after-sales service, product quality and product warranty on customer satisfaction. The number of samples in this study amounted to 100 consumers from a population of 180 consumers and are active consumers of PT Karya Bahari Abadi Jakarta. The sampling technique is by accidental sampling. The data collection technique is primary data or data taken directly from the respondents through a questionnaire. This study uses multiple linear regression and comparative analysis for data analysis with the help of SPSS Ver. 21, This study obtained the results that the quality product, after-sales service, product guarantee has a positive effect simultaneously on customer satisfaction, quality product, after-sales service, product guarantee has a partial positive effect on customer satisfaction. Through data processing, researchers can provide input or advice to companies, namely companies are expected to be able to maintain product quality that has been rated well by customers and pay more attention to after-purchase services to create satisfaction which ultimately impacts on customer loyalty.

The purpose of this study is to see and analyze how a retail business maintains its business, including maintaining customer loyalty. The research was conducted at a retail store in Sukabumi. Methods of data collection is done through observation and interviews with resources in the store. The results showed that: 1) retail stores in maintaining their business utilize various promo modules and involve the active role of all resources in the store; 2) retail stores provide all the best to consumers, through an attitude that prioritizes 5S, and strives to meet every consumer need, so as to maintain consumer trust and loyalty; 3) the ability to promote and good service makes retail stores can compete with competitors and can maintain their business.