SIC Code 53: General Merchandise Stores
The SIC code for General Merchandise Stores is 53.
General Merchandise Stores sell a broad assortment of consumer goods across multiple departments. This group includes department stores, discount stores, and variety stores that compete on assortment breadth.
SIC 53 is a 2-digit major group in Retail Trade, covering 3 industry groups and 3 4-digit SIC industries.
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Industry Groups
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SIC Industries
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Major Group Code
Classification
Industry Groups (3-digit)
| SIC Code | Industry Group Title |
|---|---|
| 531 | SIC 531 — Department Stores |
| 533 | SIC 533 — Variety Stores |
| 539 | SIC 539 — Misc General Merchandise Stores |
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Other Major Groups in Retail Trade
SIC 54 — Food Stores7 industry groups
SIC 55 — Automotive Dealers and Service Stations8 industry groups
SIC 56 — Apparel and Accessory Stores7 industry groups
SIC 57 — Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores3 industry groups
SIC 58 — Eating and Drinking Places1 industry groups
SIC 59 — Miscellaneous Retail7 industry groups
Need the NAICS equivalent? convert a SIC code to NAICS using the mapping table — SIC 1987 four-digit industries paired with NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level, with coverage gaps stated.