conventional store

[/kənˈvɛnʃənəl stɔr/]
nounpl: conventional stores
loja convencional
1. A traditional physical retail establishment that operates during regular business hours, typically with in-person shopping and checkout services, as opposed to online or self-service formats
She prefers shopping at a conventional store rather than ordering online because she likes to see the products in person.
Ela prefere comprar em uma loja convencional em vez de fazer pedidos pela internet porque gosta de ver os produtos pessoalmente.
2. A brick-and-mortar retail business with fixed physical location(s) where customers browse and purchase merchandise face-to-face
The conventional store on Main Street has been serving the community for over 20 years.
A loja convencional na Rua Principal vem servindo a comunidade há mais de 20 anos.
The term 'conventional store' has become more common in Brazil since the rise of e-commerce in the 2010s. It's used to distinguish traditional retail from online shopping platforms like Mercado Livre and Amazon. In Portugal, 'comércio local' or 'comércio tradicional' are also used to emphasize community and local business importance. In the USA, 'brick-and-mortar' is the more colloquial equivalent, while retailers emphasize the experiential aspect of physical store shopping.
NYC Slang
brick-and-mortar shop; the old-school spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
brick-and-mortar storephysical storetraditional storeretail storestorefront
Antonyms / Antônimos
online storee-commerce storevirtual storedigital store

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
loja convencional
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
loja física
Alternative term commonly used to distinguish from online shopping
Rio de Janeiro
loja convencional / loja de rua
Both terms are commonly used; 'loja de rua' emphasizes street-level location
Portugal
loja convencional / loja física
Both terms are used; Portuguese speakers often use 'comércio tradicional' for traditional commerce

Related Words

retailcommerceshoppingmerchandisecustomer servicepoint of sale

Related Idioms & Phrases

shopping in person
face-to-face retail
brick and mortar
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