Merchants on the Edge: Business Survival During War
For merchants, the situation is even more precarious.
Many shopkeepers operate on thin margins, relying on steady customer flow and predictable supply chains. War disrupts both.
Some traders have closed temporarily due to:
- Fear of airstrikes
- Lack of inventory
- Declining demand
Others continue operating but face constant uncertainty. One merchant who had only recently recovered from previous economic challenges was forced to shut down again as the war escalated.
This cycle of recovery and collapse is becoming a defining feature of life in the bazaar.
