Are Wall-Mart, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Toys R Us considered department stores?

Question

Are Wall-Mart, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Toys R Us considered department stores?

Answer 1

Department stores

This category includes retail stores carrying a general line of apparel, such as suits, coats, dresses, and furnishings; home furnishings, such as furniture, floor coverings, curtains, draperies, linens, and major household appliances; and housewares, such as table and kitchen appliances, dishes, and utensils. These stores must carry men's and women's apparel and either major household appliances or other home furnishings.

These products and other merchandise are normally arranged in separate sections or departments with the accounting on a departmentalized basis. The departments and functions are integrated under a single management. The stores usually provide their own charge accounts, deliver merchandise, and maintain open stocks. These stores normally have 50 employees or more.

I think now you can make your own decision which one is called a department store.

Answer 2

I think so.

I know for sure that Macy's and Nordstroms are considered department stores, but im not sure about the others.

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

wal-mart & toys-r-us are not department stores. dept. stores are normally on malls like macy's, sears, nordstroms, dillards, etc.

Answer 5

No. Department stores are large retail stores that have distinct departments and a wide breadth of offerings.  Since by definition a department store must have many different departments, that kind of rules out Toys R Us.  The defining difference for department stores is the diversity of their offerings.

While Wall-mart fits most of the definition, it really is best known for discounting merchandise, not for it's diversity of departments.  As such, Wall-mart is considered a discount retailer.