Major Group Selected - General Merchandise Stores

Major Group: General Merchandise Stores

This major group includes retail stores which sell a number of lines of merchandise, such as dry goods, apparel and accessories, furniture and home furnishings, small wares, hardware, and food. The stores included in this group are known by such names as department stores, variety stores, general merchandise stores, and general stores.

Major Group Information



Major Group Key Data

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Number of Companies Included13
Total Market Cap (USD), mln1,508,570.13
Average Market Cap (USD), mln116,043.86
Median Market Cap (USD), mln11,562.20
Business Cycle Sensitivity 
(against S&P 500)
Defensive
Business Cycle Sensitivity 
(against U.S. Stocks Universe)
Defensive

Biggest Major Group Members

LogoNameMarket Cap (Bln., USD)Market Cap Weight in %
LogoWalmart Inc941.5962.42%
LogoCostco Wholesale Corp397.6426.36%
LogoTarget Corporation42.952.85%