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The purpose of this study is to describe the marketing strategies and adaptability of “cakar bongkar” (second-hand clothing) traders in responding to market dynamics in Nabire City. This study employs a qualitative approach, as it is appropriate for addressing research problems that require an in-depth understanding of the socio-economic realities in Kalibobo Market and Karangtumaritis Market in Nabire City. The data used in this study consist of primary data as the main source and secondary data as supporting and relevant information. Data collection methods are carried out using the triangulation principle, namely through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Informants are selected using snowball sampling and purposive sampling methods to obtain comprehensive and representative information. Data processing and analysis are conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and systematic conclusion drawing. The results of the study indicate that the informants apply five (5) marketing strategies in selling second-hand clothing (cakar bongkar), namely: (1) sourcing strategies, (2) pricing and promotion strategies, (3) word-of-mouth marketing strategies, (4) strategies for building social relationships with customers, and (5) product display strategies using prototype tables to attract consumer attention.

The development of traditional markets is increasingly threatened by market transformation, both physically and through online sales systems (e-commerce). This study aims to analyze the forms of resilience implemented by clothing vendors at Wage Market, Tulungagung, in maintaining their business continuity amidst declining market conditions. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study research design. This research utilizes James S. Coleman's Rational Choice Theory. The methods used are observation, interviews, and documentation. The subjects in this study were six people consisting of four clothing vendors, the Head Coordinator of Wage Market, and the Heads of Market Technical Implementation Units throughout Tulungagung Regency. Subject selection was based on a purposive sampling technique. The results show that the forms of trader resilience consist of economic, innovation, social networks, and psychological aspects. Economically, traders maintain their businesses through managing capital owned by personal savings and cooperative loans. In terms of innovation, traders utilize simple technology and a variety of merchandise patterns. In terms of social networks, family support and solidarity among traders are the main strengths, while psychologically, optimism and religious beliefs help them survive. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of strengthening vendor strategies through digital marketing training and support for market revitalization policies from local governments to maintain the economic sustainability of vendors during times of market transformation.

This research aims to examine the impact of thrifting on the economic condition of clothing traders in Pasar Lasoani, to identify the factors that make thrifting a threat to these traders, to find solutions that traders can implement in facing competition with thrifted products, and to understand the Islamic economic perspective on thrifting practices in Pasar Lasoani. This study uses a qualitative research method, which is intended to describe and explain events or phenomena occurring in the field and to present data systematically, factually, and accurately regarding the facts or phenomena observed. The data for this study were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The thrifting phenomenon has had a significant impact on the economy of clothing traders in Pasar Lasoani. On the positive side, this trend has increased income for traders who sell thrifted items due to their affordable prices and attractive variety. However, on the negative side, thrifting reduces the competitiveness of new and local clothing traders, thereby creating economic imbalances in the market. The increase in secondhand clothing imports is also perceived as a threat to the demand for new products, especially due to the strong interest of young consumers in branded clothes at low prices. To improve competitiveness, new clothing traders need to implement strategies such as price adjustments, product quality improvement, utilization of digital marketing, and consumer education on the advantages of new clothing. From an Islamic economic perspective, the practice of thrifting is permissible as long as it fulfills the pillars and legal conditions of buying and selling, namely clarity of the product, mutual agreement on price, and absence of excessive gharar (uncertainty). According to the school of Imam Malik, this practice is valid if the existing gharar is minor, unavoidable, and conducted with honesty, fairness, and transparency. Therefore, thrifting transactions in Pasar Lasoani can be considered in line with the principles of sharia.

Penelitian ini dilakukan di Pasar Uka kelurahan Air Putih Kecamatan Tuah Madani Kota Pekanbaru Provinsi Riau dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui : 1) Bagaimana profil pedagang pakaian bekas, serta 2) Bagaimana strategi pedagang pakaian bekas untuk mengatasi persoalan yang dihadapi oleh usahanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian pendekatan metode kualitatif secara  deskriptif dengan mengambil 5 subjek utama 2 informan triangulasi dan 2 subjek kunci (Key informan). Serta penentuan informasi ini menggunakan teknik Purposive Sampling  dengan pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teori yang digunakan adalah teori Strategi Bertahan Hidup Edi Suharto. Hasil analisis dari penelitian ini  yang Pertama,  aspek yang menjadi pedagang pakaian bekas adalah masih mudahnya untuk mendapatkan pakaian bekas dari kota-kota lain yang banyak pemasoknya dan Mendapatkan keuntungan  dengan  modal tidak terlalu banyak. Para peminat  pakaian bekas ini selalu ada, Pedagang selalu menjual dengan melihat merk dan  model.  Kedua, Kendala yang sering dihadapi oleh pedagang adalah izin pemerintah tentang adanya larang impor pakaian bekas dan para pedagang juga sering mendapatkan pakaian bekas yang tidak bagus. Ketiga, Strategi yang dilakukan pedagang adalah Strategi aktif dengan cara mempertahankan potensi yang seperti memanfaatkan anggota keluarga, selektif dalam berjualan dan menambah barang dagangan. Serta, strategi pasif menghemat pengeluaran ekonomi dengan cara mampu memilih harga pakaian yang tinggi untuk menciptakan pendapatan tinggi dan menabung hasil dagangan, dan strategi jaringan dengan cara harus menjalin hubungan yang baik dengan pihak agen dan pembeli untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari.

Bisnis ritel banyak diminati masyarakat Surakarta untuk dikembangkan karena tidak membutuhkan sumber daya yang materiil. Demikian halnya di Kalurahan Nusukan, sebagian masyarakat mempunyai mata pencaharian sebagai pedagang ritel dengan jenis usaha beragam seperti pedagang kelontong, makanan, sembako, pakaian, dan sebagainya. Namun pada kenyataannya usaha ritel di Cangakan Kalurahan Nusukan belum dapat berkembang dengan baik. Hal ini disebabkan pengusaha dalam memulai usahanya tanpa bekal pengetahuan yang cukup. Aspek pemasaran dan keuangan belum diterapkan dngan baik. Target penyuluhan adalah pengusaha bisnis ritel di Cangakan Kalurahan Nusukan Kecamatan Banjarsari Kota Surakarta. Metode yang digunakan dalam mengatasi masalah pengusaha bisnis ritel di Cangakan adalah penyuluhan sistim pemasaran dan penyuluhan sistem pengelolaan keuangan. Hasil yang dicapai adalah peningkatan pengetahuan tentang pengelolaan usaha pada aspek pemasaran dan keuangan serta peningkatan laba usaha.Kata kunci : Pemasaran, Keuangan, Laba.