Department store refers to a retail organization that carries a wide variety product lines- typically clothing, home furnishings, and household goods- with each line operated as a separate department managed by specialist buyer or merchandisers.
Department store is a retail outlet usually a member of a chain, that is organized by departments and provides an extremely wide variety of merchandise including home furnishings, clothing appliances, cosmetic, furniture, and dry goods.
Department store is a large retailer organized into separate departments and offering a full line of services and a wide product mix.