General Merchandise, Apparel and Accessories, Furniture and Other Sales (GAFO)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-000798",
  "term": "General Merchandise, Apparel and Accessories, Furniture and Other Sales (GAFO)",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "GAFO represents sales at stores that sell merchandise normally sold in department stores. GAFO includes the following kinds of retail businesses:\n\n• General merchandise stores (NAICS 452)\n\n• Clothing and clothing accessories stores (NAICS 448)\n\n• Furniture and home furnishings stores (NAICS 442)\n\n• Electronics and appliance stores (NAICS 443)\n\n• Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores (NAICS 451)\n\n• Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores (NAICS 4532)",
  "see_also": [
    "North American Industry Classification System",
    "Retail Trade"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/general-merchandise-apparel-and-accessories-furniture-and-other-sales-gafo/"
}