A small shop run by an individual or family (a mom-and-pop/store), as opposed to a chain or corporate store.
この商店街には昔ながらの個人店がたくさん残っている。
Many traditional mom-and-pop shops remain on this shopping street.
個人店は店主のこだわりが感じられる品ぞろえが魅力だ。
Mom-and-pop shops are attractive for their owner-curated selection of goods.
彼女は大学を出て地元で小さな個人店を開いた。
After graduating from university she opened a small independent shop in her hometown.