noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
going out of business; closing a shop
Refers to a store or business permanently ceasing operations. Often used in formal or business contexts.
長年営業してきた店が退店することになった。
The shop that had been in business for many years ended up closing down.
テナントの退店
Tenants are going out of business one after another.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
exiting a store; leaving a shop
Simply means a customer leaving a store after visiting. Neutral and straightforward.
お客様が退店される際に、お忘れ物がないかご確認ください。
When customers leave the store, please make sure they haven't forgotten anything.
閉店時間になったので、店内の客は全員退店した。
Since it was closing time, all customers in the store left.