Definition of SHOPKEEPER

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In Honolulu, where the storm deposited only a few inches of rain, shopkeepers removed plywood from their windows and reopened for business. — Fox News, "Storm drifts away from Hawaii after 'almost biblical' rains," 26 Aug. 2018 Iranians have already seen their savings dwindle, and shopkeepers are increasingly refusing to sell certain goods, unsure of their true value. — Amir Vahdat, The Seattle Times, "In Iran, economic worries grow as new US sanctions loom," 30 July 2018 Extortionists now think twice before bullying shopkeepers, knowing there will be a flurry of media attention and police investigations, says its founder, Daniele Marannano. — The Economist, "Trends in extortion payments by companies to Italy’s Mafia," 14 June 2018 But the third try proved the charm for Lopez Obrador, 64, a shopkeeper’s son from the southern state of Tabasco who rode to victory on a wave of voter discontent with rampant corruption, escalating crime and a sluggish economy. — Patrick J. Mcdonnell, latimes.com, "Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wins Mexico's presidential election in a massive landslide," 2 July 2018 His father was a shopkeeper, his mother a seamstress, and the family was continually in debt. — Lloyd Schwartz, WSJ, "‘Debussy’ Review: An Ear for Beauty," 18 Oct. 2018 So says the shopkeeper, Scott Friedland, who took the reins two years ago. — Griffin Jackson, chicagotribune.com, "Have global tastes but want a hometown feel? Consider Lincoln Square living," 24 Aug. 2017 Aside from designers and artisans, the book features tastemakers, shopkeepers, stylists and sometime-professors (at fashion school powerhouse Central Saint Martins, of course) from all around the world. — Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Book Corner: Fashionable Selby," 17 Mar. 2014 English reports that George has been spotted pretending to be a shopkeeper and receiving a candy reward from his grandmother. — Elizabeth Angell, Town & Country, "Prince George and Princess Charlotte Play Shopkeepers with Grandma Carole Middleton at Her Party Planning Company," 24 July 2018

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