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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing general lines of merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing a general line of food, generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores--are classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores;
• Retailing general lines of new merchandise with little grocery item sales--are classified in Industry 452990, All Other General Merchandise Stores;
• Retailing new merchandise in discount department stores--are classified in U.S. Industry 452112, Discount Department Stores;
• Retailing new merchandise in department stores other than discount department stores--are classified in U.S. Industry 452111, Department Stores (except Discount Department Stores); and
• Retailing used merchandise--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Superstores (i.e., food and general merchandise)
• Warehouse clubs (i.e., food and general merchandise)