GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES (SIC Major Group 53)

This major group includes retail stores which sell a number of
lines of merchandise, such as dry goods, apparel and accessories,
furniture and homefurnishings, small wares, hardware, and food. The
stores included in this group are known as department stores,
variety stores, general merchandise stores, catalog showrooms,
warehouse clubs, and general stores. Establishments primarily
engaged in selling used general merchandise are classified in SIC
593, and those selling general merchandise by mail, vending
machine, or direct selling are classified in SIC 596.