While looking over some of my past transactions on Mint, it looks like when you purchase something at a store it goes by whatever the store categorizes itself as (like previously mentioned). I may still apply for the BCE because I buy my prescriptions at Tom Thumb and I could be getting cash back for that. What a nice little caveat. 
Starting Score: 760
I don't think those two would qualify as department stores. When I hear department store, I think Macy's, Dillard's, JCP...aka stores I never shop at.
@nada9188 wrote:Walmart and target are discount/wholesale stores. We are lucky to be getting 1% back on these purchases, Discover only give 0.25%
I understand about the discount thing but in reality most WM and Target stores have a huge grocery section, even if they do sell iPods/iPads/laptops. :/
@Anonymous wrote:
@frogfan12 wrote:Sad day. I may just skip the BCE for now because I prefer to shop at WM/Target because of convenience and low price. I may just get the WM card. I've heard mixed reviews about the Target card.
I think WM and Target are department stores. If so, doesn't BCE get 2% back?
On my AmEx statement Walmart says "Discount Store", so, no. Target, I can't say because I use my red card there. Maybe someone else can say but I suspect it'll be the same.
I think you're right.
It should be. Do you use Mint? I looked on Mint to track some of my past expenses and discovered what "categories" different stores fell under.