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This research was conducted to determine the appropriate CV Restu Mande business strategy design using strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and the Business Model Canvas (BMC) in achieving export targets. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection carried out in this research was interviews with the leadership of CV Restu Mande, observation both directly and indirectly, and documentation. The SWOT analysis carried out in this research produces a SWOT matrix as a recommendation for CV Restu Mande's business strategy. The results of the SWOT analysis, SWOT matrix, and proposed new Business Model Canvas at CV Restu Mande are that in the customer segments section, target consumers are added in the form of Indonesian communities abroad, in the channels section, websites, international e-commerce and overseas retail need to be added, in the customer relationship section, rewards need to be added for resellers, dropshippers and loyal customers, in the key resources section we need to add production facilities, in the key activities section we need to add more interesting and detailed marketing activities, in the key partnership section we need to add agent collaboration. or distributors, loyal customers, production partners, and international trade consultants or experts, and in the cost structure section it is necessary to focus on investment in production facilities.

The fashion retail brands in Indonesia have shown a significant downward trend, particularly with well-known fashion brands like Zara. This decline reflects changes in several factors influencing consumers' purchase intentions, such as brand experience and consumer involvement. This study aims to examine the influence of brand experience and consumer involvement on the purchase intention of Zara products. The research design applied in this study is quantitative with a descriptive approach. Non- probability sampling was used due to challenges in randomly reaching all Zara consumers, as the exact number of visitors could not be accurately determined. The sampling technique applied was purposive sampling, with a total sample of 150 respondents. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that Brand Experience has significant effect on the Purchase Intention of Zara products, and Consumer Involvement also has significant effect on the Purchase Intention of Zara products.

This study comprehensively investigates the empirical impact of capital structure, profitability, and asset growth on the value of companies in the retail sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the post-pandemic economic recovery phase (2021–2024). Adopting a quantitative methodology with purposive sampling of 12 entities (N=48), parameters were estimated using multiple linear regression after passing a rigorous classical assumption test including normality, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity. By proxiesizing the capital structure through Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), profitability through Return on Assets (ROA), and total asset growth to Price to Book Value (PBV), this study reveals the phenomenon of  market undervaluation with an average PBV of 0.17. The results of statistical tests confirm that these financial determinants partially and simultaneously have a significant influence on shaping the firm value. These findings provide a theoretical contribution regarding the relevance of funding policy and operational efficiency as crucial signals for investors in a volatile market landscape. The practical implications emphasize the importance of optimizing financial structure and operational performance to strengthen market confidence during the global economic transition period.

Empat Lawang Regency, once classified as a disadvantaged region, has made significant progress in improving the welfare of its population. This is reflected in the declining poverty rate and increasing Human Development Index (HDI). However, the region's economic growth, as measured by GRDP and GRDP per capita, lags behind other regions in Sumatera Selatan. This research seeks to pinpoint the key economic sectors driving Empat Lawang Regency's development by employing a combined analysis of LQ, Shift Share, and Tipology Klassen. The analysis results indicate that no sector can be unequivocally classified as a leading sector in Empat Lawang Regency. Nonetheless, several sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wholesale and retail trade, also the other sectors exhibit potential for further growth. These findings underscore the importance of targeted policies and investments to stimulate economic growth and enhance the livelihoods of the local population.

In the era of globalization and advances in information technology, business competition in various sectors is getting tighter, including in retail industries such as supermarkets. Supermarkets are not only a place to meet daily needs, but also become part of the busy lifestyle of urban people. In this context, the quality of services and products offered by a supermarket has a very important role in maintaining and increasing market share and customer satisfaction. The survey was conducted both directly in the Super Indo Kenjeran Supermarket area and online through an online survey platform. The survey design used is a cross-sectional survey, where data is collected at one particular point in time to measure the relationship between the variables studied. In this context, research on the effect of service quality and product quality on customer satisfaction at PT. Lion Super Indo Kenjeran becomes relevant and important to do. With a better understanding of the factors that affect customer satisfaction, PT. Lion Super Indo Kenjeran can identify areas that need improvement and design more effective strategies in maintaining and increasing customer loyalty. Lion Super Indo as one of the leading supermarkets in Indonesia, with a long history and strong reputation, certainly does not escape from increasingly fierce business competition. Therefore, a deep understanding of the factors that affect customer satisfaction is a strategic key in maintaining the existence and developing the business of PT. Lion Super Indo.

This study aims to determine the effect of Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio and Total Asset Turn Over on Net Profit Margin. The data used in this study is secondary data with a population of retail sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange with the observation year 2019 - 2022, totaling 31 companies. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling method with data analysis using multiple linear regression methods and using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 program and Microsoft Excel for Windows 2019. The results of this study indicate that Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio and Total Asset Turn Over affected Net Profit Margin with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 83.3% and the rest is influenced by other variables not studied in this study.

Customer loyalty is a key aspect for the success and desirability of a retail business. Product variations can be an effective approach to increasing customer loyalty. However, in-depth understanding of various product strategies that can increase customer loyalty is still limited. The aim of this research is to explore and understand the variations in product strategies that can be implemented by Palapa Toserba to increase customer loyalty. This research uses a qualitative approach, data is collected through interviews with customers and observation. The results of this research can increase customer loyalty. This research provides valuable insight for Palapa Toserba Wadung Asri and other retail companies in implementing effective product variety strategies to increase customer loyalty    

For grocery stores in the Genteng area of Surabaya, digital technology, particularly in branding and digital marketing, can address the challenges faced by micro, small, and medium businesses in promoting and showcasing their products to potential customers. These stores have significant potential due to Genteng's strategic location and dense population. However, a major obstacle is the lack of understanding of digital advertising strategies and nuances, which hampers the growth of grocery stores and their ability to compete with modern retail companies. Observations and discussions with grocery store owners revealed this issue, prompting researchers to develop a research methodology and analysis of the existing challenges. Solutions offered include logo improvements, support with design and management of social media accounts and content, creation and management of marketplace accounts, and providing insights on Instagram advertising to business owners. With these various solutions, it is anticipated that grocery store entrepreneurs can compete effectively and keep pace with the rapid advancements in technology.

The digital era has brought significant changes in human life, including in the economic field. The development of digital technology has influenced the way humans do business, transact and interact. The aim of this research is to determine the factors that influence economic growth in the digital era in the city of Medan in 2018-2023. The analysis techniques in this research are descriptive statistical analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the discussion, it can be concluded that wholesale and retail trade, car and motorbike repairs greatly influence the movement of economic growth in Medan in the digital era, the policies implemented by the government are very important to maximize the positive impact of the digital economy on economic growth. Furthermore, the digital economy has the potential to encourage economic growth through increasing productivity, facilitating economic activities, and transforming business transactions from manual to automatic processes.  

This research discusses the implementation of supply chain management at PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada, Mojokerto, East Java branch. This research uses a literature study analysis method or literature review with secondary data sources. This research explains the main role in supply chain management implemented by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada starts from suppliers, production processes, retail, distributors, to consumers. PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada collaborates with several local and foreign suppliers to obtain main raw materials such as skim milk powder from Australia and New Zealand, sucrose and dextrose from Cirebon, packaging materials, namely polystyrene plastic ore, from China. The production process is carried out using sophisticated high-tech machines and is carried out by competent human resources (HR) to create standardized products, distribution is carried out by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada, namely by using land and sea routes with two distribution systems, namely direct sale distribution which is carried out using backup cars to be distributed to traditional shops such as food stalls to modern shops such as supermarkets, and yakult lady, namely distribution carried out by women who has been equipped with knowledge about Yakult products to disseminate information to consumers using motorbikes or bicycles. With this distribution system, it has proven to be quite good, as proven by PT. Yakult Indonesia Persada has regular consumers spread throughout almost all of Indonesia.  

Today's business developments are increasingly diverse, including retail businesses. Retail in Indonesia is currently growing rapidly. In every corner of the city, it cannot be denied that many retail shops have been built, not only to make a profit but also to provide facilities to the community which is also growing and has more and more needs that must be met. Retail is one of the retail stores in Indonesia which is currently developing. To make work and activities easier, the Blue Green Line Shop needs to improve its spatial layout. The spatial layout that the shop has designed is still considered less effective and efficient. Due to the placement of the freezer which is not visible to customers and the refrigerator which blocks the cashier, it disturbs customers in the payment process. The methods used are the ARC (Activity Relationship Chart) and TCR (Total Closeness Rating) methods. The results of this research show that the cashier has the highest score from the TCR calculation results, namely 168 and has an influence on the course of shop activities using the TCR worksheet, as well as the proposed placement of the freezer right next to the entrance so it is not visible and the refrigerator blocks the cashier from being moved to another row of refrigerators, so that work and activities can run as they should.

Retail business is a business that sells a variety of products, such as daily necessities, household needs, fashion products, beauty, and electronics. One of the important factors that retailers must pay attention to in order to attract buyers to come to the store is layout management. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the layout of space in one of the retail stores located in Bogor, namely Minimarket Malabar so that its operational activities are optimal. This research was conducted using the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) and Total Closeness Rating (TCR) methods. ARC and TCR analysis shows that the display room becomes the highest space value of 168, meaning that the room is the most important and influential on Minimarket Malabar, so it must be in a strategic place. And the toilet becomes the lowest value of 6 which means that the toilet does not have an important influence on the layout of the Malabar Minimarket space to optimize operational activities.

Effective time management is a key factor in improving efficiency in an office environment. This article reviews various time management strategies and principles that can be applied in the office to increase productivity and create a balance between work and personal life. Retail company Yomart serves as a case study that demonstrates the implementation of best practices in time management, from the use of advanced technology to proper prioritization. Through these proactive measures, the company has managed to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of time management in achieving success and sustainability in a competitive market.

Cahaya Grosir Indah is a retailer that sells various foodstuffs, clothing, electronics and other general goods. In this research, Cahaya Grosir Indah is the retail store we chose, whether there is an inappropriate layout of the store facilities. This research aims to help optimize the layout design of retail facilities using the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) method which focuses on analyzing the relationship between activities in retail stores and Total Closeness (TCR) which focuses on the degree of closeness of each room facility in the Cahaya retail business. Indah Wholesale to set top priorities in retail development. Based on the results of the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) calculation at Cahaya Grosir Indah, the first facility that was prioritized because the results were the highest was the cashier with a TCR (Total Closeness Rating) score of 162, product shelves with a score of 126, warehouse with a score of 34, facility center with a value of 94, and toilets with a value of 18. Therefore, for retail it is important to place other facilities with high value results and are prioritized so that they can be close to each other and facilitate operational processes. The layout has a strategic impact in the longer term. A strategic and comfortable layout provides benefits for retailers to make it easier to organize efficient layout positions and can reduce the density of activity in retail and make it easier for customers to shop.

Supermarket x is a retail shop that sells various types of products ranging from home necessities, kitchen necessities, food and drinks. The importance of layout in retail is needed to make it easier for consumers to reach the goods they need. Supermarket x has a less effective layout, especially in arranging display shelves. This research aims to make recommendations for layout, especially new display shelves that are more efficient so that consumers can easily reach the items they want to buy. This research uses the Activity Relationship Chart (ARC) and Total Closeness Rating (TCR) analysis methods. The results of the research show that there is a change in the placement of goods on display shelves, after using ARC and TCR, the placement of goods on display shelves is arranged based on the closeness grouping of goods types, shelves 4 and 5 have a value of A (absolute) so the shelves must be close together, while shelf 2 with shelves 4, 5, 6, and 7 have undesirable adjacent X (prohibited) values. Shelf 5 which contains snacks has a high ARC value of 121, so shelf 5 will be allocated first, because snacks are most often sought after by consumers.

Service Quality is fulfilling customer needs by offering products and services that exceed customer expectations, so that they can satisfy customer desires. Prima Freshmart, which is the object of this research, is a retail store that plays a crucial role in meeting people's needs. The aim of this research is to evaluate the level of customer satisfaction with the services provided at Prima Freshmart. The method used is the Service Quality Method (Servqual), this method can identify the service criteria expected by customers. Research on 97 respondents at Prima Freshmart SV IPB showed valid values ​​in measuring service levels. The results of analysis using Servqual show an average gap of -0.175. The attribute that has the biggest gap is being fast in providing promo information, so there is a need to improve in providing promo information quickly to customers.

This study investigates how IoT (Internet of Things) technologies enable innovative business models in smart enterprises. By exploring use cases in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, the research highlights opportunities for operational efficiency and new revenue streams. Challenges related to data management, interoperability, and cybersecurity are also discussed.

In a competitive business environment, understanding customer behaviour and improving retention strategies are critical to a company's success. Many companies struggle to identify valuable customers, understand their needs, and develop effective marketing strategies. One method that has proven effective is Recency, Frequency, and Monetary (RFM) analysis, which measures customer value based on three dimensions: when the customer last made a purchase, how often they transact, and how much money they spend. This research focuses on applying the RFM method with Python for customer segmentation in a retail company. By analysing customer transaction data, this research shows how RFM analysis can provide deep insights into customer behaviour and assist in the development of more targeted marketing strategies. The ultimate goal is to improve customer retention and maximise the return on investment (ROI) of marketing activities. This research offers practical solutions to common challenges in customer relationship management and contributes to the development of more efficient data-driven marketing methods.

UMKM Terez Collection have experienced a downward sales trend and very drastically after the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of the research is to determine the Terez Collection's marketing strategy and the obstacles faced in increasing its sales value. This type of qualitative descriptive research uses a purposive sampling method. Data collection methods are observation, interviews and literature study. Data analysis involves data collection, reduction, presentation, drawing conclusions and verification. The market segment being worked on is teenage women aged from teens to adults, lower middle class. Meanwhile positioning has not been carried out and understood well. The research results show that the product in consumer perception has good quality in its class, is varied and meets consumer wants. The pricing strategy is quite good and competitive. The promotional strategy is still conventional so that the distribution channel is still one channel, namely conventional. The location of production and management of UMKM in production centers is an added value. Distribution is carried out through wholesalers and retailers. The obstacle faced is that the owner does not understand digital marketing well, and has not taken advantage of opportunities through product innovation. Suggestions for local governments to facilitate and encourage the return of the Binong Jati knitting center, to help facilitate financing for product innovation and training. Terez Collection is advised to increase knowledge and carry out digital marketing as an effort to expand the market.

Abstract This research aims to analyze the marketing strategy of PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk to enter the international market with a focus on Indomie instant noodle products. Obtain data from trusted sources such as academic journals and books through library research methods. A qualitative approach is used to understand Indomie's marketing strategy through content analysis and data interpretation. This company is famous for its high quality products and various innovations, especially in instant noodle products. Quality standardization in the production process is the key to success in the global market. Apart from that, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk applies the cost-plus method in determining export selling prices so that its products are flexible and competitive in the international market. In terms of distribution, the company attaches great importance to quality, timeliness, safety and transportation costs. Indomie products are distributed through large wholesalers and retailers and are popular in overseas markets such as Australia. The findings show that effective and efficient marketing strategies have helped PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk maintain and expand its global market share.