Which retailer is an example of a department store?

• A. Sears
• B. Best Buy
• C. Walmart
• D. Old Navy

Answer: (A)

Department stores bring together a wide range of products in separate departments under one roof, offering multiple categories like clothing, home goods, appliances, and more with a focus on service and variety. Sears fits this format well because its stores historically housed multiple departments—fashion, home and hardware, appliances, and services—all in one location. Best Buy concentrates on electronics, Old Navy sells apparel, and Walmart, while large and multi-category, is typically treated as a discount/general-merchandise store rather than a classic department-store setup.