Department Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
21 September 2007
Industry Code : 45211
This industry is part of the Retail Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of general merchandise including drugs, health and beauty aids, clothing, footwear, accessories, appliances, home furnishings, toys and sporting goods, lawns, garden and automotive equipment, etc. These goods are purchased from domestic (and in some cases international) manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their store, to the general public. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers with annual income over $53,000. It is important to note that those retailers who operate primarily as furniture stores, floorcovering stores, other home furnishing stores, home centers, hardware stores, women's/men's/children's clothing stores, etc are excluded from this industry. NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating: apparel, furniture, appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint, hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Women's Wear |
| - | Men's Wear |
| - | Electronics, sporting goods, toys and appliances |
| - | Home furnishings and decor |
| - | Cosmetics |
| - | Accessories |
| - | Children's Wear |
| - | Footwear |
| - | Other |
| - | Intimate Apparel |
| - | Junior wear | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Department store operations | |
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