Which of the following is an example of a department store?

• A. Boutique shop
• B. Sears
• C. Amazon
• D. Local grocery store

Answer: (B)

Department stores bring together a wide range of product categories under one roof, organized into separate departments so shoppers can find clothing, home goods, appliances, and more in a single trip. Sears fits this model because it offers multiple departments—apparel, home and kitchen, appliances, tools, and other categories—within one large store. A boutique shop, by contrast, focuses on a narrow specialty. Amazon is primarily an online retailer, not a traditional multi-department in-store format, and a local grocery store centers on food and daily essentials rather than a broad mix of major product categories.