OTHER MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES (SIC 53991) Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of several lines of merchandise such as piece goods, men's and women's apparel and accessories, dry goods, hardware, housewares, homefurnishings, and other lines in limited amounts. Included in this industry are stores selling commodities covered in the definition for industry 5311, but normally having less than 50 employees. Also included are stores known as country general stores.