Major group

56 – RETAIL TRADE, GENERAL MERCHANDISE

8 groups · 10 industries · Section I: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE

This Major group comprises establishments engaged in the retail of a variety of goods for clothing, foods and housing. These establishments handle a wide range of products and retail them according to their respective business statuses (distinctive forms of selling), and are specifically referred to as department store...

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This Major group comprises establishments engaged in the retail of a variety of goods for clothing, foods and housing. These establishments handle a wide range of products and retail them according to their respective business statuses (distinctive forms of selling), and are specifically referred to as department stores, general merchandise supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, home improvement stores and uniform-price stores. Group Class Number Number
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