A variety store may offer miscellaneous food and beverages, personal hygiene products, small home and garden tools, office supplies, holiday decorations, electronics, garden plants, toys, pet supplies, remaindered books, recorded media, sewing supplies, motor oil, and home decor.

a shop that sells many different things, usually at low prices.

A variety store (also five and dime (historic), pound shop, or dollar store) is a retail store that sells general merchandise, such as apparel, auto parts, dry goods, toys, hardware, furniture, and a selection of groceries.

department stores. The first distinction we'll make is between specialty stores and department stores. Specialty stores are businesses that sell a specific type of product, while department stores are businesses that sell a variety of products.