Contribution of grocery stall businesses to household income in Glempang Village

Abstrak

Small grocery stalls are a common form of small business run by local communities and help meet families’ economic needs. This study aims to analyze the contribution of small grocery stall businesses to household income in Glempang Village. The study used a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. The informants in this study were eight grocery stall owners in Glempang Village, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews. Data analysis used Miles and Huberman’s interactive model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results show that grocery stall businesses contribute to household income, both as the primary source and as supplementary income. Income from grocery stall businesses is used to meet daily needs and other household needs. However, business owners still face several challenges, such as rising prices of goods and competition from modern minimarkets. In general, grocery stalls still play an important role in supporting the community's household economy in Glempang Village. The results show the importance of service quality and good relationships with customers in maintaining the continuity of grocery stall businesses.

Kata kunci

• business contribution
• grocery stalls
• household income