Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.

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  Example Activities:
  Department stores, retail
  Discount department stores

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  warehouse-style stores engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items (452910, Warehouse Clubs)