PERSPEKTIF: Journal of Social and Library Science
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): December

TRADITIONAL MARKET VS DIGITAL MARKET: ADAPTATION IN SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG GROCERY TRADERS

Hamdani (Unknown)
Jungjungan, Muhammad Arisandi (Unknown)
Irwansyah (Unknown)
Suharno, Muhammad Iqbal (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the social adaptation strategies of traditional traders in Sukaramai Market, Medan in facing the development of the digital market. With a qualitative descriptive approach, this study explores how traditional traders interact and maintain the sustainability of their businesses amidst changes in people's consumption patterns that are more directed towards online shopping. Data were collected through interviews with 3 informants, namely 1 core informant (Grocery Trader) and 2 additional informants (Buyers), observation, and documentation. The results of the study show that traders in Sukaramai Market implement adaptation strategies, such as improving social relations with buyers, maintaining product quality, offering competitive prices, and maintaining business locations. However, the adoption of digital technology is still low due to limited knowledge and resources. This study highlights the importance of government support in helping traditional traders adapt to technology to strengthen the existence of traditional markets in the digital era.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

perspektif

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

PERSPEKTIF: Journal of Social and Library Science is a double-blind peer-reviewed publication devoted to disseminating all information contributing to the understanding and development of social humanities and library information science. Articles published on research results and literature review ...