What can "ranges" mean in this context?

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"The castle’s three gift shops sell a wide range of high quality gifts, books and souvenirs including exclusive Edinburgh Castle ranges"
I need to translate a travel guide of the Edinburgh Castle. This guide is written in English and I need to translate it into Spanish.
I am trying to find the meaning of "ranges" in that context. However, I can only find the meaning of the verbo "to range". The meanings I find for this noun do not work in that context.
Can anyone explain to me what does "ranges" mean in that context? If anyone has a proposed translation it will be really helpful.
I really appreciate your help! Thank you.

Kate Bunting · Accepted Answer

It means the same as the first range in the sentence - a group of things of the same general type. The shops sell a wide range/selection/variety of gifts, of which some types are sold only at the Castle.

chasly - supports Monica · Answer

"The castle’s three gift shops sell a wide range of high quality
gifts, books and souvenirs including exclusive Edinburgh Castle
ranges"

This says that within the wide range, there are several narrower ranges!  It's not very well written.
Possible alternative
"The castle’s three gift shops sell a wide selection of high quality gifts, books and souvenirs including exclusive Edinburgh Castle ranges."

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