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Phraseology

Department Store – Retail
Note:  

Includes installation of house furnishings and shall apply to each location of a risk at which all the following conditions exist:

  1. The payroll subject to this classification is at least $900,000 per annum.

  2. The merchandise handled must include:
    1. Wearing apparel
    2. Linen/Domestics
    3. House furnishings (other than furniture)
    4. Two or more of the following:
      1. Cosmetics
      2. Furniture
      3. Giftware
      4. Hardware
      5. Jewelry
      6. Luggage
      7. Sporting Goods
      8. Stationery
      9. Toys

  3. The total combined annual sales of items (2)(a), 2(b) and 2(c) above must exceed 50% of the total annual sales.  Also, the total annual sales of wearing apparel, jewelry and cosmetics must not exceed 80% of the total annual sales.

Description

Code 8039 applies to large retail stores, which are characterized by many separate departments, each selling a specific type of merchandise.  This classification includes making custom house furnishings such as draperies, slipcovers, and window shades.  It also covers the installation of house furnishings such as draperies and rods, slipcovers, window shades, venetian blinds, carpets, linoleum, and non-ceramic floor tiles.

If a department store has more than one location, each must meet all three of the conditions in the above note to qualify for this classification.

Assignment by Analogy

No Information

Operations to be Separately Rated

  1. The installation (other than delivery) and the service or repair of household appliances such as television sets, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners.  Refer to Code 9519 “Household Appliances – Electrical – Installation, Service or Repair & Drivers.”

  2. Concessions in a department store are rated based on the operations performed by the concessionaire.  Assign the appropriate store classification.

Industry Group

Stores and Dealers