Translation guide
A business or person that sells goods directly to consumers. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 小売店 (kouriten), but the choice depends on context, formality, and whether you mean a store, a company, or an individual seller.
Referring to a physical shop or outlet where goods are sold directly to the public.
The standard, neutral term for a retail store or shop. Suitable for most contexts.
That retailer has a wide selection of products.
More formal and often used in business or legal contexts to refer to a retail business operator or entity.
Retailers sell directly to consumers.
A somewhat dated or formal term for a retail merchant or trader. Less common in everyday speech.
He has worked as a retailer for many years.
Referring to a business entity or corporation that engages in retail, often in news or business reports.
Referring to a person whose occupation is retail selling, such as a shopkeeper.
Referring to a business that sells goods via the internet.
The katakana word リテーラー (riteeraa) exists but is not commonly used in natural Japanese. Stick with the terms above for clarity.
'Riteeraa' is not used much.
Many retail-related terms are formed by adding 小売 (kouri, 'retail') before another word, e.g., 小売価格 (retail price), 小売市場 (retail market). This is a productive pattern.
A major retailer entered the market.
Individual retailers have also started selling online.
It's convenient to buy from online retailers.