Variant of NAICS 2002 - Retail Trade and Wholesale Trade
RT - Retail Trade
G - General Merchandise Stores
452 - General Merchandise StoresUS
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that may, or may not, include a general line of grocery items.
Exclusion(s):
Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a general line of building and home improvement materials (See 44411 Home Centres)
- retailing a general line of grocery items (See 44511 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores)
- retailing a general line of used goods (See 45331 Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing a general line of goods by means of electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale (See 454 Non-Store Retailers)
4521 - Department Stores
This industry group comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.
45211 - Department StoresUS
This industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.
Exclusion(s):
- warehouse-style stores engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items (See 45291 Warehouse Clubs and Superstores)
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