Variety Stores definition
Variety Stores are defined as stores that are not licensed to sell prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs but are otherwise similar to drug stores in term of the type of products they carry and consumer demographics that they target for appeal. Variety Stores sell many kinds of goods including cosmetics, accessories and other small household or personal items. Examples of Variety Stores include Loft and Sony Plaza. Variety stores do not include or encompass upscale “department” stores such as those operated by Matsuzakaya Co., The Daimaru, Inc., Isetan Co. or Hankyu Department Stores Inc.