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Legendary Tobacco Shop in Jogja Has Existed Since 1919, Earning IDR 2 Million Per Day

 Author : fian    Publish : 2023-12-21 16:54:29

Jogja - Wiwoho's Tobacco and Tjerotoe Shop has existed since 1919 or more than a century in Jogja. This tobacco shop can even earn Rp 2 million per day. This tobacco shop provides a variety of tobacco from the archipelago. Starting from original to those that produce flavors similar to common cigarettes commonly sold in supermarkets. The COVID-19 pandemic turned out to be a blessing for the manager of this shop. Tobacco sales are said to have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We have never been that busy even though COVID is the time when all businesses are difficult, but tobacco itself really survives and even according to us, tobacco is at its peak," said the daughter of the third generation, Monica Felicia Nacindy (22) when talking with detikJogja, Thursday (12/10/2023). "If for ounces, I can't be sure, but for daily turnover, it can be Rp 2 (million). If it's really quiet, it can reach that much," said Cindy. Existing since 1919, this tobacco shop is now managed by the fourth generation. Not only serving retail, this shop also serves purchases for wholesale. "So the order from my grandmother was that if you don't need to sell like wholesale, just retail. So until now we only sell retail," said the third generation, Sri Wahyuni (59) at the location. Sri Wahyuni explained that the success of her business cannot be separated from the cooperation with their suppliers. She said the cooperation had also been established for a long time. "If you are looking for tobacco, we already have a supplier from the past until now.