Retail Network The Retail Network acts as the shop s in the world of " Final Fantasy XIII " . Players make purchases through the online shops by accessing the Save Stations scattered around the map . Datalog . " When you wish to purchase new items or sell items in your party inventory , you will first need to access a Save Station . Approach any Save Station and press / when the word ACCESS appears to open the Save Station menu . Select Shop from this menu , and then choose the retailer whose network you would like to access . " " Your selection will be limited at first , but as you obtain e - passes for new Retail Networks , you will gain access to a wider variety of vendors and merchandise . " " You can obtain the gil needed to make new purchases from treasure spheres , or by selling items that you no longer need . " " Shops frequently expand their stocks , offering you the chance to acquire new items . Whenever new merchandise becomes available through a retailer to which you have access , a notice will appear in the upper left corner of the screen . An icon will also appear next to the name of any shop with updated offerings when you choose Shop from the Save Station menu . " List of Retail Network shops . Unicorn Mart . Unicorn Mart sells items that are used during battle . It is available from the start of the game . Eden Pharmaceuticals . Eden Pharmaceuticals sells rare and expensive items and shrouds . This network is obtained after defeating the second encounter of the " Proudclad " in Eden . Up In Arms . Up In Arms sells weapons with no additional special effects . This network is obtained after defeating the Garuda Interceptor in Lake Bresha . All weapons are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Plautus ' s Workshop . Plautus ' s Workshop sells weapons that grant special effects for the user , but have less Strength and Magic Power than weapons bought elsewhere . This network is obtained after defeating the Havoc Skytank in Palumpolum . All weapons are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Gilgamesh , Inc . . Gilgamesh , Inc . sells weapons that boast the highest Strength or Magic upgrades , but have a detrimental side - effect when used in battle . This network is obtained after completing Mission 46 . All weapons are at Lv . 1 in the shop . B & W Outfitters . B & W Outfitters sells accessories that either boost the wearer ' s stats or increase their resistance against status ailments . This network is obtained by defeating the Pantheron in the first battle of the Pulse Vestige . All accessories are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Magical Moments . Magical Moments sells accessories that bestow status enhancements on the wearer at the start of battle or when their HP is low . This network is obtained after defeating a Feral Behemoth in the Gapra Whitewood . All accessories are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Moogleworks . Moogleworks sells accessories that grant special effects at the start or at the end of battle . This network is obtained after defeating Cid Raines in the Fifth Ark . All accessories are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Sanctum Labs . Sanctum Labs sells powerful and expensive accessories . This network is obtained after defeating the Anavatapta Warmech in Eden . All accessories are at Lv . 1 in the shop . Creature Comforts . Creature Comforts sells organic components which are used to boost the EXP bonus of weapons and accessories but don ' t award much EXP themselves . This network is obtained by defeating the Aster Protoflorian in the Gapra Whitewood . The Motherlode . The Motherlode sells transformational catalysts , which are used to transform a weapon or accessory into a more powerful form . This network is obtained after defeating the Midlight Reaper in Nautilus Park . Lenora ' s Garage . Lenora ' s Garage sells mechanical components which are used to significantly increase the EXP value of a weapon or accessory but also reduces its EXP bonus . This network is obtained after defeating the Dreadnought in the Vile Peaks . R & D Depot . The R & D Depot sells powerful and expensive components and transformational catalysts . This network is available after completing Mission 07 .