2002 NAICS Definitions
448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores

448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores

Industries in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores subsector retailing new clothing and clothing accessories merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have similar display equipment and staff that is knowledgeable regarding fashion trends and the proper match of styles, colors, and combinations of clothing and accessories to the characteristics and tastes of the customer.

4481 Clothing Stores

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new clothing.

44811 Men's Clothing Stores

See industry description for 448110 below.

448110 Men's Clothing Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new men's and boys' clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing men's and boys' clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing custom men's clothing made on the premises--are classified in Industry Group 3152, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
• Retailing new men's and boys' accessories--are classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
• Retailing specialized new apparel, such as raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear,--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new clothing for all genders and age groups--are classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
• Retailing secondhand clothes--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
• Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448110	448110	5611	Apparel stores, men's and boys' clothing
448110	448110	5611	Clothing stores, men's and boys'

44812 Women's Clothing Stores

See industry description for 448120 below.

448120 Women's Clothing Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new women's, misses'; and juniors' clothing, including maternity wear. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing women's clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing custom women's clothing made on premises--are classified in Industry Group 3152, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
• Retailing new women's accessories--are classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
• Retailing new clothing for all genders and age groups--are classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
• Retailing specialized new apparel, such as bridal gowns, raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear,--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
• Retailing secondhand clothes--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
• Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448120	448120	5621	Apparel stores, women's and girls' clothing
448120	448120	5621	Clothing stores, women's and girls'
448120	448120	5621	Maternity shops

44813 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

See industry description for 448130 below.

448130 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new children's and infants' clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing children's and infants' clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing new children's and infants' accessories--are classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
• Retailing new clothing for all genders or age groups--are classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
• Retailing secondhand clothes--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
• Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448130	448130	5641	Apparel stores, children's and infants' clothing
448130	448130	5641	Baby clothing shops
448130	448130	5641	Clothing stores, children's and infants'

44814 Family Clothing Stores

See industry description for 448140 below.

448140 Family Clothing Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new clothing for men, women, and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age group. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing clothing for all genders via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale-- are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing new men's and boys' clothing--are classified in Industry 448110, Men's Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new women's, misses', and juniors' clothing--are classified in Industry 448120, Women's Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new children's and infants' clothing--are classified in Industry 448130, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores;
• Retailing specialized new apparel, such as raincoats, bridal gowns, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear,--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
• Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
• Retailing secondhand clothes--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448140	448140	5651	Clothing stores, family
448140	448140	5651	Family clothing stores
448140	448140	5651	Unisex clothing stores
448140	448140	5651	Western wear stores

44815 Clothing Accessories Stores

See industry description for 448150 below.

448150 Clothing Accessories Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing single or combination lines of new clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs, toupees, and belts.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing specialized lines of clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing precious jewelry and watches--are classified in Industry 448310, Jewelry Stores;
• Retailing used clothing accessories--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
• Retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), known as luggage and leather goods stores,--are classified in Industry 448320, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores; and
• Retailing leather apparel--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores.

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2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448150	448150		Apparel accessory stores
448150	448150	5632	Clothing accessories stores
448150	448150	5632	Costume jewelry stores
448150	448150	5699	Furnishings stores, men's and boys'
448150	448150		Furnishings stores, women's and girls'
448150	448150	5632	Handbag stores
448150	448150	5699	Hat and cap stores
448150	448150	5632	Jewelry stores, costume
448150	448150	5632	Neckwear stores
448150	448150	5699	Tie shops
448150	448150	5699	Wig and hairpiece stores

44819 Other Clothing Stores

See industry description for 448190 below.

448190 Other Clothing Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new clothing (except general lines of men's, women's, children's, infants', and family clothing). These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing specialized apparel via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing custom apparel and accessories made on the premises--are classified in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing;
• Retailing new men's and boys' clothing--are classified in Industry 448110, Men's Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new women's, misses', and juniors' clothing, including maternity wear--are classified in Industry 448120, Women's Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new children's and infants' clothing--are classified in Industry 448130, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new clothing for all genders or age groups--are classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
• Retailing athletic uniforms--are classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores;
• Retailing secondhand clothes--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
• Retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), known as luggage and leather good stores,--are classified in Industry 448320, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores; and
• Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448190	448190	5621	Bridal gown shops (except custom)
448190	448190	5699	Coat stores
448190	448190	5699	Costume stores (including theatrical)
448190	448190	5621	Dress shops
448190	448190	5632	Fur apparel stores
448190	448190	5632	Furriers
448190	448190	5632	Hosiery stores
448190	448190	5699	Leather coat stores
448190	448190	5632	Lingerie stores
448190	448190	5632	School uniform stores
448190	448190	5699	Swimwear stores
448190	448190	5699	T-shirt shops, custom printed
448190	448190	5699	Uniform stores (except athletic)

4482 Shoe Stores

44821 Shoe Stores

See industry description for 448210 below.

448210 Shoe Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear (except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing footwear via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing hosiery--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
• Retailing new specialty sports footwear (e.g., bowling shoes, golf shoes, spiked shoes)--are classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores; and
• Retailing used footwear--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448210	448210	5661	Athletic shoe (except bowling, golf, spiked) stores
448210	448210	5661	Orthopedic shoes stores
448210	448210	5661	Shoe (except bowling, golf, spiked) stores
448210	448210	5661	Shoe stores, orthopedic

4483 Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new jewelry (except costume jewelry); new silver and plated silverware; new watches and clocks; and new luggage with or without a general line of new leather goods and accessories, such as hats, gloves, handbags, ties, and belts.

44831 Jewelry Stores

See industry description for 448310 below.

448310 Jewelry Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one or more of the following items: (1) new jewelry (except costume jewelry); (2) new sterling and plated silverware; and (3) new watches and clocks. Also included are establishments retailing these new products in combination with lapidary work and/or repair services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing new costume jewelry--are classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
• Retailing jewelry via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing antiques or used jewelry, silverware, and watches and clocks--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
• Providing jewelry or watch and clock repair without retailing new jewelry or watches and clocks--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
• Cutting and setting gem stones--are classified in U.S. Industry 339913, Jewelers' Material and Lapidary Work Manufacturing.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448310	448310	5944	Clock shops
448310	448310	5944	Jewelry stores, precious
448310	448310	5944	Watch shops

44832 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores

See industry description for 448320 below.

448320 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores

This industry comprises establishments known as luggage and leather goods stores primarily engaged in retailing new luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these new products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), such as belts, gloves, and handbags.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing luggage and leather goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing used luggage and leather goods--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
• Retailing single or combination lines of new clothing accessories (e.g., gloves, handbags, or leather belts)--are classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores; and
• Retailing new leather coats--are classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
448320	448320	5948	Leather goods stores
448320	448320	5948	Luggage stores

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