Definition
General Merchandise Stores (NAICS 452)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the General Merchandise Stores (NAICS 452) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that may, or may not, include a general line of grocery items.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• retailing a general line of building and home improvement materials (44411, Home Centres)
• retailing a general line of grocery items (44511, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores)
• retailing a general line of used goods (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
• retailing a general line of goods by means of electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)