C1203 - Book stores, stationery stores, school supply stores, music stores, photo shops, craft and hobby shops, gift and variety shops. Art galleries, picture framing stores and clock manufacturing and repairs.

Operational Details
Stationery and book stores sell items such as, but not limited to; books, paper, calendars, magazines, instructional books, board games and toys. Some book stores have included the sale of small electronic devices, such as ereaders. Stores that sell school supplies specialize in offering educational books and supplies to assist teachers, parents and learners.
Jewellery shops specialize in selling precious metals and stones that are set into rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. Much of the jewellery will have precious stones inset. Jewellers design and make up special order items for their customers. The sale and repair of watches and clocks are also part of their business. Silver and gold plated dinnerware and the more expensive ornaments are also sold. Engraving may also be done by the jeweller. Occasionally, used gold items or precious stones and metals are purchased by the jeweller from the general public, which can be melted down or restored and sold retail. Grinding, cutting and specialized propane and butane torches may be used in manufacturing or repairing items. Jeweller’s tools are small and often repairs require the use of a magnifying glass.
Clock manufacturing and repair shops are speciality stores that assemble clock works into cases, repair is an integral part of this business. Most often, these stores sell grandfather clocks, mantel clocks and speciality clock. Jewellery stores usually are not serious competitors with the clock specialty shops because of the amount of space the larger clocks take. However, large jewellery stores will offer repair services and will occasionally sell grandfather and mantel clocks.
Music stores sell musical instruments, sheet music, CDs, Cassettes and records in addition to videos. Instruments may be leased or rented out to schools, orchestras, and private individuals. Cleaning and repairing of instruments is commonly performed within the music store. Private music teachers are included in this industry, with students either coming to the teacher's residence, or the teacher travelling to the student’s residence. A music teacher will have their own piano, however, other instruments are usually provided by the students.
Variety stores are retail store that sells general merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, home furnishings and a selection of groceries. These items are often sold at discounted prices, sometimes at one or several fixed price points. Variety stores do not include larger formats such as superstores, warehouse stores, department stores or grocery stores.
Photo shops sell cameras and photo equipment and may also provide photo developing.
Craft shops specialize in selling arts and craft supplies. Common items sold include paints, inks, brushes, stamps, canvasses, wool, beads, clay and instruction books.
Gift shops specialize in the souvenir type items such as photograph albums, spoons, t-shirts etc.
Hobby shop specialize in selling items such as model aircraft and boats often made out of plastic, metal or wood. These hobby shops may also sell items such as remote control cars, drones, etc.
Video rental stores rent out large numbers of videos and video machines. In-store servicing is restricted to looking after their own rental machines. These stores are found in strip malls, shopping malls and high traffic areas. Used videos may also be sold.
Private art galleries are retail outlets that sell a variety of artist's reproductions and original paintings. Poster and picture framing may also be done. The gallery sells and receives a commission from the artist, personal artwork may also be sold. Private galleries are different from public galleries in that the public ones charge a fee for entering and observing the art work; Private galleries earn their revenue from sales.

SIC Codes
000000158 - Stationery/book store
000000159 - Jewelry store
000000161 - Photo/film store
000000163 - Variety
000000165 - Video rentals
000000167 - Clock mfg. and repair
000000926 - Embroidery
000000911 - Picture framing/ sales
000000166 - Art gallery
000000164 - Craft/hobby shop, giftware
000000162 - News vendor
000000160 - Music store