This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating. Department stores may sell perishable groceries, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, but such sales are insignificant. Department stores may have separate customer checkout areas in each department, central customer checkout areas, or both.
| Average Jobs Employed | 10 | |
| Average Loan Given | $65,169 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 691 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $45,032,062 |
Retailing used merchandise are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.