Sopot was never meant to be an industrial city not only because of its geographical location with not too much space for industrial park but it was laid out by its founders as a health and tourist resort. Most of the citizens are involved in many service areas in hotels, restaurants, repair businesses and shops. The production sector is relatively small in terms of the company size and building. Many people are involved in various crafts not only souvenirs for tourist but in small scale production in toys, electronics, machines, food and there are also a few construction companies. In various locations thought-out the city you can find many shops with goods from food to high end electronic gadgets and equipment. Most of the trade goes on the main street, with the most significant building The Trade House Laura (on the top picture), selling everything from electronics, cloths, CDs, souvenirs, jewelry, shoes and sport’s equipment. Sopot has only one mid size food supermarket Billa on the bottom picture, despite high competition which the marked created since its construction in 1994 in old Sopot market it did not drive small shops out of business. One of the things which might surprise you is high security and guards around and inside the building and do not be surprised when they ask you to live personal bags in safe room before shopping inside. The place was already victim to high profile gang assault; all involved were since then caught and prosecuted.