a combination of specialty stores organized as departments within one general store
a large store with different departments
a retail establishment engaged in retailing a wide range of products without a single predominant merchandise line
a retail store that includes many specialized departments
A large retail unit with an extensive assortment (width and depth) of goods and services that is organized into separate departments for purposes of buying, promotion, customer service, and control.
A retail organisation which carries a wide range of merchandise that is organised into separate departments for the purpose of promotion, service, accounting and control.
Several product lines—typically clothing, home furnishings, and household goods—with each line operated as a separate department managed by specialist buyers or merchandisers.
A department store is a retail establishment which specializes in selling a wide range of products without a single predominant merchandise line. Department stores usually sell products including apparel, furniture, appliances, electronics, and additionally select other lines of products such as paint, hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewellery, toys, and sporting goods. Certain department stores are further classified as discount department stores.