It does not sell the products of only one company , as some other stores do . In a department store a person can usually buy clothing , furniture , electronics , and sometimes paint , hardware , toiletries , cosmetics , photographic equipment , jewellery , toys , and sporting goods . Department stores usually sell products including apparel , furniture , home appliances , electronics , and additionally select other lines of products such as paint , hardware , toiletries , cosmetics , photographic equipment , jewellery , toys , and sporting goods .