Mark Horner

44-45 Retail Trade

453220 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.

Illustrative Examples:

Balloon shops
Greeting card shops
Christmas stores
Novelty shops
Curio shops
Souvenir shops
Gift shops
Fruit basket or fruit bouquet stores

Average Jobs Employed 6
Average Loan Given $38,405
Number of Loans Given 8550
Total Amount Loaned $328,362,945

Retailing gifts and novelties via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;

Retailing stationery are classified in Industry 453210, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores.

Retailing used curios and novelties are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.