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Wholesale and Retail Trade

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The Wholesale and Retail Trade supersector is made up of two parts: the Wholesale Trade sector (sector 42), and the Retail Trade sector (sector 44 - 45).

The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (1) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (2) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (3) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office. During 2004, wholesale trade employment averaged 5,654,900.
External Link: http://data.bls.gov/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?&series_id=CEU4142000001

The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise. Retailers are organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and nonstore retailers. Retail trade employment averaged 15,034,700 in 2004.
External Link: http://data.bls.gov/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?&series_id=CEU4200000001

For more information about the Wholesale and Retail sector, see the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site (Code 42; 44 & 45)
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html

NAICS Codes for Wholesale Trade
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N42
NAICS Codes for Retail Trade
External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N44

The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides detailed information about employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Wholesale and Retail Trade sector:
External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/wholeretailtrade.htm

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	NIOSH Programs > Wholesale and Retail Trade > Sector Description Wholesale and Retail Trade Input: Sector Description The Wholesale and Retail Trade supersector is made up of two parts: the Wholesale Trade sector (sector 42), and the Retail Trade sector (sector 44 - 45). The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (1) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (2) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (3) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office. During 2004, wholesale trade employment averaged 5,654,900. External Link: http://data.bls.gov/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?&series_id=CEU4142000001 The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise. Retailers are organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and nonstore retailers. Retail trade employment averaged 15,034,700 in 2004. External Link: http://data.bls.gov/servlet/SurveyOutputServlet?&series_id=CEU4200000001 For more information about the Wholesale and Retail sector, see the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Web site (Code 42; 44 & 45) External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/www/naics.html NAICS Codes for Wholesale Trade External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N42 NAICS Codes for Retail Trade External Link: http://www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/naicod02.htm#N44 The "Industry at a Glance" profile from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides detailed information about employment, wages, productivity, and occupational outlook for the Wholesale and Retail Trade sector: External Link: http://www.bls.gov/iag/wholeretailtrade.htm < Trade Program \| Sector Description \| Economic Factors >				NIOSH Program: Wholesale and Retail Trade Program Description Inputs Sector Description Economic Factors Occupational Risks National Research Agenda (NORA) NIOSH Strategic Goals Emerging Issues Partners NIOSH Contacts Activities NIOSH Research Projects NIOSH Funded Research Grants Outputs Publications Topic Pages Research to Practice Conferences Bulletins Outcomes Review & Evaluation Program Review National Academies Evaluation
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