This year's Eid holiday is the peak point of income for traders at the MMTC night market in Medan Tembung, Medan City, North Sumatra. Even as the month of June begins, night market visitors are decreasing.There was even a day that only a few people visited. Because of the decline, many of the sellers closed their stands. According to them, this is a very concerning year compared to the previous year plus the pandemic that has not yet been able to fully return to normal.
When interviewing one of the merchants (painting merchants) in the venue, the seller mentioned that this is a very sad phenomenon of decline. Whereas last year, despite being hard hit by the pandemic, income was still able to keep up with standards. in contrast to the last 3 months, which are declining day by day.
She just started a business trading painting services in 2021.Mrs. Putri previously worked as a cashier at one of Medan's supermarkets, but after having two children who were still toddlers and toddlers, she decided to trade in this location.She decided to choose a job where she could still monitor her baby.
Prior to this drastic drop, Ibu Putri could generate a turnover of up to $1 million in just 7 hours.Mrs. Putri admitted that she was overwhelmed by her customers even during the Eid holiday month yesterday.But now, the income is only around $6 million a month. a difference that is really very different, isn't it?
If you compare it to last year, the painting's sales turnover can reach up to 70 pieces, but the average number of pieces sold in 2022 will be around 30. They hope that in the next month visitors can increase, especially since it is entering its 12th month. Because otherwise, where do we get the rent for this place, because we have to pay $3.5 million every month or the crew can't sell here anymore?, she added.
