shopkeeper
n. B1 Intermediate US //ˈʃɑpˌkipɝ// UK //ʃˈɒpkiːpɐ// shop·keep·er
n. a person who owns or works in a small shop. You usually see them in places like a local grocery store or a hardware shop.
n. a person who owns or manages a small retail establishment. Often used in British English to distinguish from a larger store owner.
The shopkeeper greeted me with a friendly smile.
The local shopkeeper knows every customer by name and always keeps a small stock of local produce.
While large corporations can afford to replace staff, a small shopkeeper must often rely on personal relationships to maintain a loyal customer base.
From shop + keeper.