What is the relationship between Kathmandu and retail in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

A merger between Kathmandu and Briscoe would create a trans-Tasman retail group with sales of more than $900 million and 225 stores selling a range of goods from furniture and homewares to sporting goods and apparel and outdoor clothing and camping equipment.

Answer: industry