Local authorities planned to close the knock-shops that operated illegally on the edge of town.

We bought cheap beer at the cuca shop down the street.

On busy weekends, slice shops often run out of popular toppings by mid-afternoon.

After the concert, we stopped at a slice shop for a quick bite.

The pantile shops in the old quarter attracted architects hunting for distinctive roofing materials.

The old pantile shop at the end of the lane still hosts a quiet Quaker meeting each Sunday.

Every summer, tourists lined up in front of the wobble shops that perched along the cliff, hoping to buy handmade souvenirs.

The villagers warned us to avoid the wobble shop, where beer was sold without a licence.

I stopped by the butcher shop to buy fresh lamb for tonight's dinner.

After several thefts, the boutique hired two stern shop-bouncers who watched every customer closely.