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Secondhand Success: Profitability, Sustainability, and Operational Challenges of Ukay-ukay Businesses in the Informal Retail Sector

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the profitability, sustainability, and operational challenges of ukay-ukay businesses in the informal retail sector. It explores how secondhand clothing enterprises contribute to economic resilience while addressing sustainability concerns and operational constraints. The findings provide insights into informal entrepreneurship, resource management, and adaptive strategies in small-scale retail businesses. This paper is published in the South East Asia Journal of Contemporary Business, Economics and Law (SEAJBEL), Vol. 37, 2026. This version is shared for academic and non-commercial purposes.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19472184

Authors: Delan, Jeth Marlon, Durana, Roselle, Ginoy, Jesica, BALBINO, MAE ANN A.

Institution: Capiz State University

Language: English

Topic: Education and Labor Relations

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7151912153

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