Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
type: Class
subclass of: QrUncik-QGqr2qBGHT7ARA
definition: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new general merchandise (except department stores). These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares, and home furnishings, with no one merchandise line predominating. Establishments generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters, and retailing a general line of merchandise in combination with a significant amount and variety of perishable groceries, are included in this industry. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
example: Dollar stores
example: General merchandise (new and used) auction houses
example: General merchandise showrooms
example: General merchandise trading posts
example: General stores
example: Home and auto supply stores
example: Superstores (i.e., food and general merchandise)
example: Variety stores
example: Warehouse clubs (i.e., food and general merchandise)