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Gift shop
A gift shop is a store
primarily selling souvenirs relating to a particular topic or
theme.The items sold are usually—but not always—fairly trivial,often
including coffee mugs,stuffed animals,t-shirts, postcards, handmade
collections and other souvenirs.
Gift shops are normally found in areas visited by many tourists.Many
venues such as zoos,aquariums,national parks,and museums have their
own gift shops; in some cases these shops sell items of higher value
than gift shops not associated with a venue, as well as
trinkets.These stores are sometimes a source of financial support
for educational institutions.
Variety store
A variety store or
price-point retailer is a retail store that sells inexpensive
items,usually with a single price point for all items in the
store.Typical merchandise includes cleaning supplies,toys,and
confectionery.Formerly many variety stores had lunch counters for
inexpensive meals."Variety store" may also refer to a convenience
store,especially in Canada,the Philippines,and in northern New
England in the United States.
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