General retail definition

General retail means a business or establishment engaged in the sale of goods, merchandise, or consumer products directly to the general public for personal or household use. This includes, but is not limited to, clothing stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, bookstores, electronics stores, and specialty shops. General retail does not include wholesale sales, manufacturing, or businesses primarily engaged in providing services rather than goods.
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General retail means stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. These stores and lines of merchandise include but may not be limited to: Art galleries; Artists' supplies; Bakeries (all production in support of on-site sales); Bicycles; Books; Cameras and photographic supplies; Clothing and accessories; Collectibles (cards, coins, comics, stamps, etc.); Department stores; Drug and discount stores; Dry goods; Electronics/TV; Fabrics and sewing supplies; Florists and houseplant stores (indoor sales only, outdoor sales are "plant nurseries"); Furniture, home furnishings and equipment; Gift and souvenir shops; General stores; Hardware—no outside storage; Hobby materials; Jewelry; Luggage and leather goods; Musical instruments, parts and accessories; Newsstands; Orthopedic supplies; Pet supplies sales with no animals but fish; Religious goods; Small wares; Specialty shops; Sporting goods and equipment; Stationery; Toys and games; Variety stores;
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General retail means commercial and retail uses that do not include regular outside storage or sales. The phrase "commercial retail" includes uses that are comparable, but not limited to the following:
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Examples of General retail in a sentence

  • General retail commercial uses for the sale of new merchandise to include books, clothing, furniture, appliances, fuel stations, outdoor sales and storage incidental to a main retailer and other new retail sales and services as reasonably implied to include uses ancillary to retail such as a sandwich shop within a retail store and a veterinary clinic within a pet supply store.

  • General retail store use only as more particularly described in Article 5 hereof.

  • Office and Commercial - Office - General retail - Food service - Hotels and motels - Medical, dental, ________ health care services for humans - Public service utility _________ - Recreational facilities - Service stations - Parting facilities - Theaters and entertainment complexes - Veterinary offices - Public utility installations - Roads - Temporary uses as permitted by the Planning Director - Uses of a similar nature and intensity at the above.

  • General retail workers are not required to have specialised skills or knowledge that are needed in Luxottica.