Meaning department store
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department store


1878; a store that sells a variety of items, organized by department. The "Department Store" is the outgrowth of the cheap counter business originated by Butler Brothers in Boston about ten [..]
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department store


A retail establishment that carries several lines of merchandise, such as women's ready-to-wear and accessories, men's and boys' clothing, piece goods, small wares, and home furnishings, all of which are organized into separate departments for the purpose of promotion, service, accounting, and control. For Census purposes, it is an e [..]
Source: ama.org

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department store


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.
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department store


General store of large or medium size, divided internally into specialized departments.
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department store


A large store containing many different departments, each of which deals in the sale of different goods or services.
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