This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a full line of grocery items (perishable and nonperishable) in combination with hardware, apparel, and other general merchandise. Sales of hardware, apparel, and other general merchandise are greater than sales of grocery items.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing new merchandise in department stores other than discount department stores--are classified in U.S. Industry 452111, Department Stores (except Discount Department Stores);
• Retailing full lines of grocery items and general merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing used merchandise--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4533102, Second-Hand Stores, except Pawn Shops;
• Retailing a general line of food, generally known as supermarkets and gro cery stores--are classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores;
• Retailing limited lines of new merchandise, such as apparel and accessories, dry goods, hardware, housewares, home furnishings, or a combination of auto and home products--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4529904, Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores; and
• Retailing new merchandise in discount department stores--are classified in U.S. Industry 452112, Discount Department Stores.