al-Afkar, Journal For Islamic Studies
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2026)

Application of SWOT Analysis in Determining the Business Strategy of the Kafi Mart Cooperative, Wali Songo Islamic Boarding School

Lucky Firman Afriyansah (Fakultas Syari’ah Hukum Ekonomi Dan Bisnis Islam, Universitas Ma’arif Lampung)
M. Afifudin (Fakultas Syari’ah Hukum Ekonomi Dan Bisnis Islam, Universitas Ma’arif Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the application of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis in determining the business strategy of the Kafi Mart Cooperative at the Wali Songo Sukajadi Islamic Boarding School. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques including observation, structured interviews with managers, employees, students, and the surrounding community, and documentation. Data analysis utilized data reduction, data presentation, and verification. The results indicate that Kafi Mart's strengths include a captive market of students, a strategic location, support from the Islamic boarding school, and customer loyalty. The main weaknesses lie in its undigitized management system and limited product variety. Development opportunities stem from trends in the Islamic boarding school economy and business digitalization, while threats stem from competition from nearby stores and changing consumer preferences. Recommended strategies include strengthening digital management, product diversification, and improving service quality. The application of SWOT analysis has been proven to assist the cooperative in formulating a more systematic and sustainable business strategy.

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Journal Info

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Afkar_Journal

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is published by Association of Secondment Lecturers (Asosiasi Dosen DPK) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Indonesia. Focus of al-Afkar, Journal for Islamic Studies is on publishing original empirical research articles and theoretical reviews of Islamic Studies, ...