Thesaurus results for SHOPKEEPERS

shopkeepers

noun

plural of shopkeeper

as in merchants

someone who owns or manages a shop or store

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Recent Examples of shopkeepers This convergence of people drew other economic activity, creating niches for shopkeepers, doctors, and lawyers. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 9 June 2026 Additionally, the past few years have not been easy for many brick-and-mortar shops as business has pivoted toward online shopping and rapid-delivery services, and some shopkeepers oppose the incursion of the parklets into their storefronts and street parking. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Many were hardware merchants, shopkeepers, even doctors who had bought an early automobile to make house calls and decided to try selling a few more on the side, taking a good horse for $100 trade-in value and moving a couple of Fords a year. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 There is the Basilica of Saint Mary of Minerva, and children playing ball, shopkeepers chatting on the doorstep of their stores, flushed tourists dragging their suitcases all around. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Many of the shopkeepers my family relied on every week were either Tamil or Muslim. — Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026 Known as the January protests, Iranian shopkeepers, university students and other civilians took to the streets demanding for change. — Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026 Protests broke out first in Tehran’s bazaars, as merchants and shopkeepers took to the streets in anger. — Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Feb. 2026 On my most recent trip, the stalls’ shopkeepers—a new mother and an older woman sitting under an umbrella in the beating sun—were happy to discuss the migrant problem. — Elizabeth Flock, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026

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Card authorizations clear within minutes, Pastore said, and the company mines that stream continuously to track consumer spending for economists, banks and merchants.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Instead of paying for separate vendors and tools, merchants earn a share of the opt-in revenue, turning standard return operations into a new source of income.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of merchants

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The executive also noted that the low costs associated with running Roku OS have helped the company win over TV OEMs and retailers.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Taylor Farms has recalled shredded lettuce processed in central Mexico that was shipped to restaurants, food services and retailers in 27 states.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of retailers

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Contending teams often part with depth or top prospects — two things both the A’s and Giants, as sellers, will likely be looking for in their potential deals — in exchange for immediate help.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Ahead of that, the fragile ceasefire – don’t call it ‘peace’ - sent sellers into the global oil market.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Definition of sellers

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The shooting occurred during Bite of Seattle, an annual festival with food vendors and live music held at the Seattle Center.

— Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
The Bite of Seattle Festival features hundreds of local vendors and live music performances, drawing 350,000 guests over three days, its website says.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of vendors

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Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran, though traders remain wary.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
One Kalshi contract, asking traders what the Fed decision will be in July, projects a nearly 75% chance that the Fed will maintain rates at current levels.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Definition of traders

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But the feedback from entrepreneurs using Meta’s new tool, also opened Shih’s eyes to the real–and potentially negative–impact AI could have.

— Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Rudy Mawer says the South Beach property will be developed as a media production campus for entrepreneurs, business leaders, athletes, celebrities, and brands.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of entrepreneurs

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And while there are still comic artists and writers at small tables signing and sketching, and dealers selling original art out of binders in crates, a good chunk of the space is occupied by media and toy companies, trying to outdo one another.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Auction executives and dealers say the explosive rebound in the art market, following nearly three years of declines, is being driven largely by the massive wealth creation from the artificial intelligence boom, IPOs and rising stocks.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 July 2026

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