Shopkeeper (noun)

A person who owns or runs a shop or store, typically selling goods directly to customers.

Origin:

Derived from the old english 'sceoppa' meaning 'shop' and 'ceapian' meaning 'to buy or keep'.

Examples:

1. The friendly shopkeeper greeted us as we entered the store.
2. The shopkeeper was eager to show us the latest arrivals in the store.
3. The shopkeeper was proud of his reputation as the go-to person for the latest gadgets.
4. The shopkeeper had been running the store for over 20 years and was a familiar face in the community.
5. The shopkeeper always made a point to remember the names of his regular customers.