Variant of NAICS 2002 - Durable and Non-Durable Goods Manufacturing Industries

452 - General Merchandise Stores

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^US

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.

4529 - Other General Merchandise Stores^US

This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in retailing goods in general merchandise stores.