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Retail Trade and Food Services
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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, therefore, organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and nonstore retailers.
Store retailers operate fixed point-of-sale locations, located and designed to attract a high volume of walk-in customers. In general, retail stores have extensive displays of merchandise and use mass-media advertising to attract customers. They typically sell merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption, but some also serve business and institutional clients. These include establishments, such as office supply stores, computer and software stores, building materials dealers, plumbing supply stores, and electrical supply stores. Catalog showrooms, gasoline service stations, automotive dealers, and mobile home dealers are treated as store retailers.
In addition to retailing merchandise, some types of store retailers are also engaged in the provision of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. For example, new automobile dealers, electronic and appliance stores, and musical instrument and supply stores often provide repair services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing after-sales services are classified in this sector. The first eleven subsectors of retail trade are store retailers. The establishments are grouped into industries and industry groups typically based on one or more of the following criteria:
Nonstore retailers, like store retailers, are organized to serve the general public, but their retailing methods differ. The establishments of this subsector reach customers and market merchandise with methods, such as the broadcasting of ‘‘infomercials,’’ the broadcasting and publishing of direct-response advertising, the publishing of paper and electronic catalogs, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls (street vendors, except food), and distribution through vending machines. Establishments engaged in the direct sale (nonstore) of products, such as home heating oil dealers and home delivery newspaper routes.
The buying of goods for resale is a characteristic of retail trade establishments that particularly distinguishes them from establishments in the agriculture, manufacturing, and construction industries. For example, farms that sell their products at or from the point of production are not classified in retail, but rather in agriculture. Similarly, establishments that both manufacture and sell their products to the general public are not classified in retail, but rather in manufacturing. However, establishments that engage in processing activities incidental to retailing are classified in retail. This includes establishments, such as optical goods stores that do in-store grinding of lenses, and meat and seafood markets.
Wholesalers also engage in the buying of goods for resale, but they are not usually organized to serve the general public. They typically operate from a warehouse or office and neither the design nor the location of these premises is intended to solicit a high volume of walk-in traffic. Wholesalers supply institutional, industrial, wholesale, and retail clients; their operations are, therefore, generally organized to purchase, sell, and deliver merchandise in larger quantities. However, dealers of durable nonconsumer goods, such as farm machinery and heavy duty trucks, are included in wholesale trade even if they often sell these products in single units.
Industries in the Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers subsector retail motor vehicle and parts merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector typically operate from a showroom and/or an open lot where the vehicles are on display. The display of vehicles and the related parts require little by way of display equipment. The personnel generally include both the sales and sales support staff familiar with the requirements for registering and financing a vehicle as well as a staff of parts experts and mechanics trained to provide repair and maintenance services for the vehicles. Specific industries have been included in this subsector to identify the type of vehicle being retailed.
Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods, such as medium and heavy-duty trucks, are always included in wholesale trade. These goods are virtually never sold through retail methods.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans, or retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services, retailing used cars, and selling replacement parts and accessories.
See industry definition for 441110.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.
See industry definition for 44112.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans).
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used recreational vehicles commonly referred to as RVs or retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
See industry definition for 44121.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used motorcycles, boats, and other vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, and recreational vehicles), or retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes, mopeds, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal watercraft, or retailing these new vehicles in combination with repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) retailing new new and used boats or retailing new boats in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories, and/or (2) retailing new and/or used outboard motors, boat trailers, marine supplies, parts, and accessories.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used utility trailers and vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats, motor scooters, motorbikes, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal watercraft) or retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries: Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores, 44131; and 44132, Tire Dealers.
This industry comprises one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive supply stores primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and accessories; (2) automotive supply stores that are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive parts and accessories and repairing automobiles; and (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing and installing automotive accessories.
See industry definition for 44131.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing auto supplies, such as automotive batteries, parts, accessories, and sundry supplies. These establishments also may automotive tires. These establishments may have facilities to perform motor vehicle service work. Establishments primarily engaged in selling and installing custom-made seat covers are included here.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive radios and other automotive sound reproducing equipment. These establishments may also perform incidental installation and repair work.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing motor vehicle supplies and new parts. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used tires and tubes or retailing new tires in combination with automotive repair services.
See industry definition for 44132.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automotive tires and tubes. These establishments generally have facilities to perform installation and repair services related to the sale of tires.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tires and tubes for passenger and commercial vehicles. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Industries in the Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores subsector retail new furniture and home furnishings merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector usually operate from showrooms and have substantial areas for the presentation of their products. Many offer interior decorating services in addition to the sale of products.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
44211 Furniture Stores.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture, such as household furniture (e.g., baby furniture box springs and mattresses) and outdoor furniture; office furniture (except those sold in combination with office supplies and equipment); and/or furniture sold in combination with major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings, and/or floor covering.
See industry definition for 44211.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new household furniture (except custom-made furniture). These establishments may also provide interior design services and sell floor coverings, other home furnishings, and major appliances, such as refrigerators, stoves, freezers, and televisions.
Establishments, known as furniture warehouse showrooms, primarily engaged in retailing the same merchandise as furniture stores, but operating as warehouse showrooms where customers make their furniture selections from items on display in the showroom. The furniture is then taken from a warehouse adjacent to the showroom (usually under the same roof) for delivery to or pick-up by the customer.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new mattresses, box springs, and other sleep equipment, including waterbeds.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty furniture, such as children’s, outdoor, office, and computer related furniture.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty furniture, such as children’s, outdoor, and computer-related furniture.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing filing cabinets (wood or steel), desks, and other office and business furniture. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except furniture).
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, and floor tile (except ceramic or wood only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.
See industry definition for 44221.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing rugs, carpets, floor tile (i.e., rubber, vinyl, asphalt), and related products. These establishments may also perform incidental installation.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing carpets, rugs, and all other types of hard and soft surface floor coverings (excluding ceramic and clay tile). These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except furniture and floor coverings).
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new window treatments, such as curtains, drapes, blinds, and shades.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged draperies and curtains.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing blinds, shades, and similar window treatments. Establishments producing custom-made window shades and Venetian blinds for household use are included here.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except floor coverings, furniture, and window treatments).
Industries in the Electronics and Appliance Stores subsector retail new electronics and appliance merchandise from point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector often operate from locations that have special provisions for floor displays requiring special electrical capacity to accommodate the proper demonstration of the products. The staff includes sales personnel knowledgeable in the characteristics and warranties of the line of goods retailed and may also include trainerepair personsns to handle the maintenance and repair of the electronic equipment and appliances. The classifications within this subsector are made principally on the type of product and knowledge required to operate each type of store.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing the following new products: household-type appliances, cameras, computers, and other electronic goods.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as radios, televisions, and computers, (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products (except computers); and (3) retailing these new products in combination with repair services.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as appliance stores primarily engaged in retailing an array of new household appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, irons, coffee makers, hair dryers, electric razors, room air-conditioners, microwave ovens, sewing machines, and vacuum cleaners, or retailing new appliances in combination with appliance repair services.
This U.S. industry comprises: (1) establishments known as consumer electronics stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new consumer-type electronic products; (2) establishments specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products (except computers); or (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing these new electronic products in combination with repair services.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing typewriters. These establishments may also rent and/or repair typewriters.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing telephones and telephone parts and supplies.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing radios and stereo equipment (except automotive), television sets, record players, and other consumer audio and video electronic equipment. These establishments may also sell additional lines, such as household appliances; computers, computer peripheral equipment, and software; musical instruments; or prerecorded records and tapes. These establishments may also perform incidental installation and repair work.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged computer software without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, office furniture and office supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services.
See industry definition for 44312.
Establishments primarily engaged in custom assembly and retail sales of computers and computer peripheral equipment. These establishments may also sell computer software and computer furniture and perform incidental repair work.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing computers, computer hardware, and computer peripheral equipment not assembled at the sales location. These establishments may also sell computer software and computer furniture, and perform incidental installation and repair work.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing computers, computer hardware, and computer peripheral equipment not assembled at the sales location. These establishments may also sell computer software and computer furniture and perform incidental installation and repair work.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing computers, computer hardware, and computer peripheral equipment. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing prepackaged (off-the-shelf) computer software. These establishments may also sell computer books, supplies, and accessories.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing prepackaged (off-the-shelf) computer software. These establishments may also sell computer books, supplies, and accessories.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing prepackaged (off-the-shelf) computer software. These establishments may also sell computer books, supplies, and accessories. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in either retailing new cameras, photographic equipment, and photographic supplies or retailing new cameras and photographic equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and film developing.
See industry definition for 44313.
Industries in the Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers subsector retail new building material and garden equipment and supplies merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have display equipment designed to handle lumber and related products and garden equipment and supplies that may be kept either indoors or outdoors under covered areas. The staff is usually knowledgeable in the use of the specific products being retailed in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the home and associated grounds.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new building materials and supplies.
This industry comprises establishments known as home centers primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new home repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, plumbing goods, electrical goods, tools, housewares, hardware, and lawn and garden supplies, with no one merchandise line predominating. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments.
See industry definition for 44411.
This industry comprises establishments known as paint and wallpaper stores primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper, and related supplies.
See industry definition for 44412.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper, or a combination of these lines.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing paints, varnishes, wallpaper, and supplies. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments known as hardware stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders’ hardware.
See industry definition for 44413.
This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.
See industry definition for 44419.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing lumber, often with related lines of building materials. Retail lumber yards may produce some of the lumber and millwork they sell.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing lumber, often with related lines of building materials. Retail lumber yards may produce some of the lumber and millwork they sell.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing rough, dressed, and finished lumber. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, hardware stores, and retail lumber yards) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing glass, including mirrored glass.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing flat glass, glass blocks, plate glass, window glass, and building glass. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of building materials (except lumber, paint, and hardware), such as brick and blocks, ceramic tile, stone, cement, sand, gravel, fencing, roofing, siding, doors and windows, wallboard, lime, plaster, prefabricated buildings, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing plywood (hardwood, softwood, and nonwood face), veneer, door and window frames, and overhead doors (in wood or metal). These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing brick, block, tile, and clay construction materials. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing sand, gravel, and stone. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing cement, lime, asphalt, and other related products. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing roofing, siding (except wood), and insulation materials. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing building and construction paper, plastics building materials, prefabricated structural assemblies (including modular homes), and other building materials. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing electrical supplies and electric light fixtures. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing hydronic plumbing and heating equipment and supplies. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new lawn and garden equipment and supplies.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new outdoor power equipment or retailing new outdoor power equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts.
See industry definition for 44421.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing outdoor power equipment, such as power lawnmowers, chain saws, garden tillers, and snowblowers. These establishments generally also perform repair services.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing lawn and garden machinery and equipment. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products, such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod, that are predominantly grown elsewhere. These establishments may sell a limited amount of a product they grow themselves.
See industry definition for 44422.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery stock, bulbs, and other garden supplies and tools. These establishments primarily sell products purchased from others, but may sell some plants which they grow themselves.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing farm supplies. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing flowers, nursery stock, and florists’ supplies. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Industries in the Food and Beverage Stores subsector usually retail food and beverage merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have special equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerated display cases, refrigerators) for displaying food and beverage goods. They have staff trained in the processing of food products to guarantee the proper storage and sanitary conditions required by regulatory authority.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food products.
This industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food.
See industry definition for 44511.
Establishments, known as supermarkets, food stores, grocery stores, and food warehouse stores, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry; eggs; bakery and dairy products; and other prepackaged grocery items.
Establishments, known as delicatessens, engaged in retailing prepared meats, such as cold cuts and oven-roasted and smoked meats and a full line of grocery items. These establishments often prepare sandwiches and party platters for carry-out consumption.
This industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts (except those with fuel pumps) primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes milk, bread, soda, and snacks.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts (except those with fuel pumps) primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes milk, bread, soda, and snacks.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of food.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are included in this industry.
See industry definition for 44521.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats. Meat markets may butcher animals for their own account, or they may buy from others. Establishments selling poultry may kill or dress the poultry they sell.
Establishments, known as delicatessens, engaged in retailing prepared meats, such as cold cuts and oven roasted and smoked meats, and a limited line of grocery items, such as bread and condiments. These establishments often prepare sandwiches and party platters for carryout consumption.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products.
See industry definition for 44522.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables.
See industry defintiion for 44523.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods (except meat, fish, seafood, and fruits and vegetables) not for immediate consumption and not made on premises.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing baked goods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialty foods (except meat, fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables, confections, nuts, popcorn, and baked goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized foods not elsewhere classified, such as eggs; packaged coffee, tea, herbs, and spices; nationality foods; and other specialty foods, not for immediate consumption. Establishments may roast and grind the coffee they sell on the premises. Included are establishments selling soft drinks for off-premise consumption. Establishments bottling natural or mineral water for retail sale are classified here if not engaged in pasteurization, carbonization, or other processing.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing over-the-counter packaged dairy products, such as milk, cream, butter, cheese, and ice cream for off-premises consumption.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
44531 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.
See industy definition for 44531.
Industries in the Health and Personal Care Stores subsector retail health and personal care merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector are characterized principally by the products they retail, and some health and personal care stores may have specialized staff trained in dealing with the products. Staff may include pharmacists, opticians, and other professionals engaged in retailing, advising customers, and/or fitting the product sold to the customer’s needs.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care products.
This industry comprises establishments known as pharmacies and drug stores engaged in retailing prescription or nonprescription drugs and medicines.
See industry definition for 44611.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing prescription drugs. Drug stores are classified here if any prescriptions are sold or if there is an indication that a pharmacist is employed. These establishments frequently sell other items, such as proprietary drugs, medicines, and health and first-aid products; cosmetics; toiletries; greeting cards; magazines; tobacco; and candy.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing nonprescription drugs and medicines, health remedies, and first-aid products. These stores do not sell prescription drugs and frequently sell other lines, such as beauty preparations, household supplies, and candy and prepackaged snacks.
This industry comprises establishments known as a cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products.
See industry definition for 44612.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling cosmetics, beauty aids, and perfume.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing barber shop and beauty parlor equipment and supplies, such as furniture, hydraulic chairs, driers, shampoos, wave solutions, permanent waving supplies, barber soaps, and manicuring supplies. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses; (2) retailing prescription eyeglasses in combination with the grinding of lenses to order on the premises; and (3) selling nonprescription eyeglasses.
See industry definition for 44613.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty supplies).
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements, and body enhancing supplements.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of health and personal care merchandise (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, cosmetics, beauty supplies, perfume, and food supplement products).
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing wheelchairs and other patient transport devices; gauze, bandages, and other surgical dressings; crutches, canes, and other walking assistance devices; braces; surgical corsets; artificial limbs; hearing aids; and other health care, convalescent, and sick room supplies.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing medical instruments, apparatus, and equipment; orthopedic appliances; crutches; bandages; breathing devices; wheeled chairs and beds; and other medical devices. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Industries in the Gasoline Stations subsector group establishments retailing automotive fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel, gasohol) and automotive oils and retailing these products in combination with convenience store items. These establishments have specialized equipment for the storage and dispensing of automotive fuels.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:
44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
44719 Other Gasoline Stations.
This industry comprises establishments engaged in retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel fuel, gasohol, gasoline) in combination with convenience store or food mart items. These establishments can either be in a convenience store (i.e., food mart) setting or a gasoline station setting. These establishments may also provide automotive repair services.
See industry definition for 44711.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of groceries such as milk, bread, soda, snacks, and ice cream, and also selling gasoline. These establishments may also provide additional items, such as beer, household cleaners, baby supplies, cigarettes, and pain relievers.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing gasoline and automotive lubricants and also selling a limited line of groceries, such as milk, eggs, bread, beer, cigarettes, and snacks.
This industry comprises establishments known as gasoline stations (except those with convenience stores) primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel fuel, gasohol, gasoline) or (2) retailing these fuels in combination with activities, such as repair services, selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories, and/or with restaurants.
See industry definition for 44719.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing gasoline and automotive lubricants for automobiles and watercraft. These establishments may also sell tires, batteries, and accessories, and perform related services, including minor repair work and motor vehicle towing.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing diesel fuel to truckers. These establishments may also sell gasoline and lubricants, provide repair services, and operate a restaurant or motel as part of the truck stop establishment.
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.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new clothing.
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.
See industry definition for 44811.
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.
See industry definition for 44812.
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.
See industry definition for 44813.
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.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new clothing 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.
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.
See industry definition for 44815.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing women’s, juniors’, and misses’ accessories, such as hats, hosiery, costume jewelry, gloves, and handbags.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of accessories (except women’s), such as belts, umbrellas, wigs, and ties.
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.
See industry definition for 44819.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a specialized line of women’s, juniors’, and misses’ clothing, such as bridal gowns, lingerie, negligees, and robes.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing fur coats and other fur apparel made to custom order. Establishments selling ready-made fur coats and other fur apparel are included here.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing sports apparel, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, caps, and shorts. These stores may also sell athletic footwear.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous lines of apparel, such as uniforms (except sports uniforms), raincoats, bathing suits, and costumes.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
44821 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.
See industry definition for 44821.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing men’s shoes, boots, and other footwear. These establishments may also sell hosiery and other accessories. Establishments specializing in the sale of custom orthopedic shoes for men are classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing women’s shoes, boots, and other footwear. Establishments specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for women are classified here. These establishments may also sell hosiery and other accessories.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing children’s shoes and other footwear, including children’s athletic footwear. Establishments specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for children are classified here.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a combination of men’s, women’s, and children’s footwear, without specializing in any one line. These establishments frequently carry accessory lines, such as hosiery and handbags. Establishments specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for men, women, and children are included here.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing athletic footwear. These establishments may also sell athletic apparel.
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.
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.
See industry definition for 44831
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.
See industry definition for 44832.
Industries in the Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores subsector are engaged in retailing and providing expertise on use of sporting equipment or other specific leisure activities, such as needlework and musical instruments. Book stores are also included in this subsector.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, games and toys, and musical instruments.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.
See industry definition for 45111.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing five or more lines of sporting goods and equipment, such as for camping, fishing, riding, and other sports. These establishments may also sell clothing and shoes appropriate for sporting activities, including uniforms.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a maximum of four lines of sporting goods, such as for camping, fishing, riding, and other sports. These establishments may also sell clothing and shoes appropriate for sporting activities, including uniforms.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing bicycles (except motorized) and bicycle parts and accessories. These establishments may also rent and/or repair bicycles.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing golf equipment and accessories, including shoes. These establishments may also rent golf equipment and/or provide golf lessons. Included are retail establishments operated by golf professionals.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing firearms, ammunition, and hunters’ equipment and accessories.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing snow ski equipment and accessories, including ski boots and snowboards. These establishments may also rent and/or repair ski equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing tackle, bait, and fishing equipment and supplies. These establishments may also rent fishing equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a maximum of four lines of sporting goods. These establishments may also sell clothing and shoes appropriate for the sporting activity, including uniforms. Included are establishments selling gymnasium and playground equipment.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies (except needlecraft).
See industry definition for 45112.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing hobby supplies, toys, and games, including video games.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of supplies for crafts, such as ceramics, shell craft, metal craft, felt craft, jewelry craft, dried flower and plant arrangements, wreaths, textile painting, and copper enameling.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories or retailing these products in combination with selling new sewing machines.
See industry definition for 45113.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing sewing supplies, fabrics, fabric patterns, and other piece goods supplies.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing laces, knitting supplies, yarn, and other needlework accessories. These establishments may also provide custom work.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing upholstery material and slipcovers.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.
See industry definition for 45114.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and prerecorded audio and video media.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new books. These establishments may also sell stationery and related items, second-hand books, and magazines.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty books, such as general reference, religious, and professional books.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing textbooks, generally on the college level. Most of these establishments are located on or near college campuses, and some sell more apparel than books. These establishments may also offer second-hand textbooks. School book stores, other than college, are included in this industry.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing current newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prerecorded audio and video tapes, compact discs (CDs), and phonograph records.
See industry definition for 45122.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing compact discs, and prerecorded records and tapes.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing prerecorded video tapes and video laser discs. These establishments may also sell blank video tapes.
Industries in the General Merchandise Stores subsector retail new general merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector are unique in that they have the equipment and staff capable of retailing a large variety of goods from a single location. This includes a variety of display equipment and staff trained to provide information on many lines of products.
This NAICS Industry includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45211 Department Stores.
This NAICS Industry includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45211 Department Stores (Including Leased Departments).
This industry comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating: apparel, furniture, appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint, hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments.
See industry definition for 45211.
This industry comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating: apparel, furniture, appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint, hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments. Total sales include the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.
Establishments that satisfy the criteria of a department store and: (1) usually provide check-out service and customer assistance (sales persons) within each department; (2)frequently have a catalog order desk; and (3) are not affiliated with a company that operates similar establishments on a national basis. Sales of establishments that operate leased departments in conventional department stores are excluded.
Establishments that satisfy the criteria of a department store and: (1) usually provide check-out service and customer assistance (sales persons) within each department; (2)frequently have a catalog order desk; and (3) are not affiliated with a company that operates similar establishments on a national basis. Sales of establishments that operate leased departments in conventional department stores are included.
Establishments that satisfy the criteria of a department store and usually: (1) convey the image of a high-volume, fast-turnover outlet selling a variety of merchandise for less than conventional prices; (2) provide centralized check-out service; and (3) provide minimal customer assistance within each department. Sales of establishments that operate leased departments in discount or mass merchandising department stores are excluded.
Establishments that satisfy the criteria of a department store and: (1) usually provide check-out service and customer assistance (sales persons) within each department; (2) frequently have a catalog order desk; and (3) are affiliated with a company that operates similar establishments on a national basis. Sales of establishments that operate leased departments in national chain department stores are excluded.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except. department stores).
This industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.
See industry definition for 45291.
Establishments that sell general lines of merchandise, such as automotive tires, parts, and accessories; audio and video equipment; household appliances; office equipment and supplies; apparel; books; and groceries, through warehouse-based operations. These establishments are sometimes known as membership warehouse clubs.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling a full line of perishable and nonperishable grocery items in combination with hardware, clothing, and other general merchandise.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling a full line of perishable and nonperishable grocery items in combination with hardware, clothing, and other general merchandise. Sales of hardware, clothing, and other general merchandise are greater than sales of grocery items.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling a full line of perishable and nonperishable grocery items in combination with hardware, clothing, and other general merchandise. Sales of grocery items are greater than sales of hardware, clothing, and other general merchandise.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters). These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited amounts, with none of the lines predominating.
See industry definition for 45299.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling a variety of merchandise, such as inexpensive apparel and accessories, costume jewelry, notions and small wares, candy, toys, and other items in the low and popular price ranges. These establishments generally do not carry a complete line of merchandise, are not departmentalized, do not offer their own charge service, and do not deliver merchandise.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling general lines of merchandise, such as jewelry, home furnishings, housewares, electronics, and sporting goods, from catalog displays of inventory at location.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling limited lines of merchandise, such as apparel and accessories, dry goods, hardware, housewares, home furnishings, or a combination of auto and home products.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling limited lines of merchandise, such as apparel and accessories, dry goods, hardware, housewares, and home furnishings. Establishments known as country general stores are also included.
Establishments that sell a combination of auto and home products, such as tires, batteries, and accessories; household appliances; sporting goods; housewares; and hardware. These establishments differ from auto supplies stores in that although the largest sales of merchandise may be in lines of automotive supplies, parts, and accessories, a considerable amount of sales also are in nonautomotive lines.
Industries in the Miscellaneous Store Retailers subsector retail merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations (except new or used motor vehicles and parts; new furniture and house furnishings; new appliances and electronic products; new building materials; and garden equipment and supplies; food and beverages; health and personal care goods; gasoline; new clothing and accessories; and new sporting goods, hobby goods, books, and music). Establishments in this subsector include stores with unique characteristics like florists, used merchandise stores, and pet and pet supply stores as well as other store retailers.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45311 Florists
This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments usually prepare the arrangements they sell.
See industry definition for 45311.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industries:
45321 Office Supplies and Stationary Stores
45322 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) selling a combination of new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) selling new office equipment, furniture, and supplies in combination with selling new computers.
See industry definition for 45321.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery, such as paper and paper products, postcards, paper novelties, and scrapbooks. These establishments may also perform incidental printing and engraving.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of office supplies, such as accounting and legal forms, blankbooks, and office forms and supplies. School and teacher supply stores are included in this classification.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of office supplies, such as accounting and legal forms, blankbooks, and office forms and supplies. School and teacher supply stores are included in this classification.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a wide variety of school supplies, such as black boards, chalk, rulers, globes, wall maps, audio/video aids, computer aids, books, and teaching displays. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing office supplies, such as computer and photocopy supplies, envelopes, typewriter and mimeograph paper, file cards and folders, pens, and pencils. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.
See industry definition for 45322.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45331 Used Merchandise Stores.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).
See industry definition for 45331.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antique furniture and home furnishings, antique glassware, rare books and manuscripts, and other antique objects of art.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, such as clothing, shoes, furniture, home furnishings, appliances, electronics, books (except rare), musical instruments, compact discs, tapes, records, lumber, and building materials.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new miscellaneous specialty store merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; consumer-type electronics and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists; office supplies, stationery, and gift stores; and used merchandise stores).
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies.
See industry definition for 45391.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying works of art for retail sale in art galleries.
See industry definition for 45392.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes), parts, and equipment.
See industry definition for 45393.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; electronic and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists; office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and pet supplies; art dealers; and manufactured home (i.e., mobile home) dealers). This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, pipes, and other smokers’ supplies.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; electronic and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists; office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and pet supplies stores; art dealers; manufactured home (i.e., mobile homes) dealers; and tobacco stores). This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing collectors’ items and supplies, such as stamps, autographs, sports cards, and coins.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing trophies, plaques, and other award items to individuals and teams. These establishments may perform incidental engraving.
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines, such as artists’ supplies, party supplies, swimming pools (above ground) and supplies, monuments and tombstones, fireworks, and religious goods (except jewelry and books). Included are establishments primarily engaged in selling a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
Industries in the Nonstore Retailers subsector retail merchandise using methods, such as the broadcasting of infomercials, the broadcasting and publishing of direct response advertising, the publishing of paper and electronic catalogues, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls and distribution through vending machines. Establishments in this subsector include mail-order houses, vending machine operators, home delivery sales, door-to-door sales, party plan sales, electronic shopping, and sales through portable stalls (e.g., street vendors, except food). Establishments engaged in the direct sale (i.e., nonstore) of products, such as home heating oil dealers, newspaper delivery are included in this subsector.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45411 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise by means of mail or by electronic media, such as interactive television or computer. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms of mail-order houses.
See industry definition for 45411.
Establishments primarily engaged as mail-order houses retailing all of the following lines of merchandise: furniture; home furnishings; appliances; radios and televisions; household linens and dry goods; and apparel. These establishments are affiliated with department store chains.
Establishments primarily engaged as mail-order houses selling a variety of merchandise and not affiliated with department store chains.
Establishments primarily engaged as mail-order houses selling a single item or a group of related items such as foods; apparel and accessories; computers and computer software; appliances, televisions, audio equipment, furniture, floor coverings, kitchenware, and home furnishings; books and stationery; proprietary medicines; antiques; used merchandise; sporting goods; silverware; cigars and cigarettes; cameras and photographic equipment; gifts and novelties; optical goods; leather goods; artists’ supplies; pet supplies; hobby equipment; and toys and games. Book and music clubs are included in this industry.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling merchandise through television shop-at-home programs. These establishments receive orders by phone and fill them by mail.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
45421 Vending Machine Operators.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise through vending machines that they service.
See industry definition for 45421.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in nonstore retailing (except electronic, mail order, or vending machine sales). These establishments typically go to the customers’ location rather than the customer coming to them (e.g., door-to-door sales, home parties). Examples of establishments in this industry are home delivery newspaper routes; home delivery of heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, and other fuels; locker meat provisioners; frozen food and freezer plan providers; coffee break services providers; and bottled water or water softener services.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, and other fuels via direct selling.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil via direct selling.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling fuel oil. These establishments may also repair and service fuel oil heating equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling heating oil for consumption (end use). These establishments may also provide repair and maintenance services in conjunction with the sale. These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling bottled or bulk liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling liquefied petroleum gases for consumption (end use). These establishments meet the wholesale trade classification criteria under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification System.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fuels (except liquefied petroleum gas and heating oil) via direct selling.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise (except food for immediate consumption and fuel) via direct sale to the customer by means, such as in-house sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).
See industry definition for 45439.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of household appliances, furniture, floor coverings, draperies, curtains, china, glassware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, housewares, brooms and brushes, lamps, mirrors, pictures, window shades and blinds, radios, televisions, consumer electronics, and other home furnishings.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of household appliances, furniture, floor coverings, draperies, curtains, china, glassware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, housewares, brooms and brushes, lamps, mirrors, pictures, window shades and blinds, radios, televisions, consumer electronics, and other home furnishings.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of cameras and photographic equipment.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of books, periodicals, videos, and compact discs.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of videos, tapes, compact discs, and records.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of books, magazine subscriptions, and encyclopedias.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of newspapers.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of merchandise not elsewhere classified.
Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale, on a bulk basis, of meat for freezer storage and in providing home freezer meat plans.
Establishments primarily engaged in the direct selling of merchandise such as building materials; hardware; lawn and garden supplies; grocery items (except freezer meat and foods/beverages for immediate consumption); apparel and accessories; cosmetics; proprietary medicines; used merchandise; sporting goods; jewelry; tobacco products; gifts, novelties and souvenirs; optical goods; leather goods; hobby equipment; religious articles; greeting cards; toys and games; and bottled water and coffee supplies.
There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide lodging only; while others provide meals, laundry, and recreational facilities, as well as lodging. Lodging establishments are classified in this subsector even if the provision of complementary services generates more revenue. The type of complementary services provided vary from establishment to establishment.
The subsector is organized into three industry groups: (1) traveler accommodation, (2) recreational accommodation, and (3) rooming and boarding houses. The Traveler Accommodation industry group includes establishments thaprimarilyly provide traditional types of lodging services. This group includes hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns. In addition to lodging, these establishments may provide a range of other services to their guests. The RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps industry group includes establishments that operate lodging facilities primarily designed to accommodate outdoor enthusiasts. Included are travel trailer campsites, recreational vehicle parks, and outdoor adventure retreats. The Rooming and Boarding Houses industry group includes establishments providing temporary or longer-term accommodations that for the period of occupancy may serve as a principal residence. Board (i.e. meals) may be provided but is not essential.
Establishments that manage short-stay accommodation establishments (e.g. hotels and motels) on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified based on the type of facility managed and operated.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following industries: 72111, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels; 72112, Casino Hotels; and 72119, Other Traveler Accommodation.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities known as hotels, motor hotels, resort hotels, and motels. The establishments in this industry may offer services, such as food and beverage services, recreational services, conference rooms and convention services, laundry services, parking, and other services.
See industry definition for 72111.
Establishments, known as hotels, with a total of 25 guestrooms or more primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
Establishments, known as hotels, with less than 25 guestrooms primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
Establishments, known as motels, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
Establishments, known as motor hotels, motor lodges, or motor inns, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging.
Hotels operated by membership organizations for the benefit of their constituents and not open to the general public.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in hotel facilities with a casino on the premises. The casino on premises includes table wagering games and may include other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports betting. These establishments generally offer a range of services and amenities, such as food and beverage services, entertainment, valet parking, swimming pools, and conference and convention facilities.
See industry definition for 72112.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging (except hotels, motels, and casino hotels).
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging facilities known as bed-and-breakfast inns. These establishments provide short-term lodging in private homes or small buildings converted for this purpose. Bed-and-breakfast inns are characterized by a highly personalized service and inclusion of a full breakfast in a room rate.
Establishments, known as bed-and-breakfast inns, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging. These establishments provide lodging of 25 guestrooms or more in buildings converted for this purpose
Establishments, known as bed-and-breakfast inns, primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging. These establishments provide lodging of less than 25 guestrooms in private houses or buildings converted for this purpose.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging (except hotels, motels, casino hotels, and bed-and-breakfast inns).
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry: 72121, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Camps.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operation recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds and recreational and vacation camps. These establishments cater to outdoor enthusiasts and are characterized by the type of accommodation and by the nature and the range of recreational facilities and activities provided to their clients.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating sites to accommodate campers and their equipment, including tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, and RVs (recreational vehicles). These establishments may provide access to facilities, such as washrooms, laundry rooms, recreation halls and playgrounds, stores, and snack bars.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating overnight recreational camps, such as children's camps, family vacation camps, hunting and fishing camps, and outdoor adventure retreats that offer trail riding, white-water rafting, hiking, and similar activities. These establishments provide accommodation facilities, such as cabins and fixed camp sites, and other amenities, such as food services, recreational facilities and equipment, and organized recreational activities.
This NAICS Industry Group includes establishments classified in the following NAICS Industry:
72131 Rooming and Boarding Houses.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities, such as fraternity houses, sorority houses, off-campus dormitories, residential clubs, and workers' camps. These establishments provide temporary or longer-term accommodations which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence. These establishments also may provide complementary services, such as housekeeping, meals, and laundry services.
See industry definiton for 72131.
Establishments primarily engaged in operating rooming and boarding houses and similar facilities, such as dormitories and residential clubs. These establishments are open to the general public and provide temporary or longer-term accommodations which, for the period of occupancy, may serve as a principal residence.
Lodging houses operated by membership organizations for the benefit of their constituents and not open to the general public.
Industries in the Food Services and Drinking Places subsector prepare meals, snacks, and beverages to customer order for immediate on-premises and off-premises consumption. There is a wide range of establishments in these industries. Some provide food and drink only; while others provide various combinations of seating space, waiter/waitress services and incidental amenities, such as limited entertainment. The industries in the subsector are grouped based on the type and level of services provided. The industry groups are full-service restaurants; limited service eating places; special food services, such as food service contractors, caterers, and mobile food services, and drinking places. Food services and drink activities at hotels and motels; amusement parks, theaters, casinos, country clubs, and similar recreational facilities; and civic and social organizations are included in this subsector only if these services are provided by a separate establishment primarily engaged in providing food and beverage services.
Excluded from this subsector are establishments operating dinner cruises. These establishments are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation because those establishments utilize transportation equipment to provide scenic recreational entertainment.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. Establishments that provide these type of food services to patrons with any combination of other services, such as carryout services are classified in this industry.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e. waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating. These establishments may provide this type of food services to patrons in combination with selling alcoholic beverages, providing takeout services, or presenting live non theatrical entertainment.
See industry definition for 72211.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Most establishments do not have waiter/waitress service, but some provide limited service, such as cooking to order (i.e., per special request), bringing food to seated customers, or providing off-site delivery.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) providing food services where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating or (2) selling a specialty snack or nonalcoholic beverage for consumption on or near the premises. Food and drink may be consumed on the premises, taken out, or delivered to customers’ location. Some establishments in this industry may provide these food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) in combination with selling alcoholic beverages.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services (except snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars) where patrons generally order or select items and pay before eating. Food and drink may be consumed on premises, taken out, or delivered to customers’ location. Some establishments in this industry may provide these food services in combination with selling alcoholic beverages.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments, known as cafeterias, primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals for immediate consumption using cafeteria-style serving equipment, such as steam tables, a refrigerated area, and self-service nonalcoholic beverage dispensing equipment. Patrons select from food and drink items on display in a continuous cafeteria line.
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack, such as ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies, or popcorn or (2)serving nonalcoholic beverages, such as coffee, juices, or sodas for consumption on or near the premises. These establishments may carry and sell a combination of snack, nonalcoholic beverage, and other related products (e.g., coffee beans, mugs, coffee makers) but generally promote and sell a unique snack or nonalcoholic beverage.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling ice cream and/or frozen custard for immediate consumption.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling frozen yogurt for immediate consumption.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling donuts, for consumption on or off the premises.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling donuts baked on the premises.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling donuts not baked on the premises.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling bagels, including bagel sandwiches, for consumption on or off the premises. Establishments primarily engaged in selling bulk bagels to retail customers are also included.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling freshly brewed coffee, for consumption on or off the premises. Establishments providing beverage teas are also included. The sale of food frequently accounts for a substantial portion of the sales of these establishments.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling cookies.
Establishments primarily engaged in selling specialty snacks and beverages such as pretzels, sodas, and juices from permanent sites for immediate consumption on or near the premises.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one of the following food services: (1) at the customers’ location; (2) a location designated by the customer; or (3) from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others based on contractual arrangements with these type of organizations for a specified period of time. The establishments of this industry provide food services for the convenience of the contracting organization or the contracting organization’s customers. The contractual arrangement of these establishments with contracting organizations may vary from type of facility operated (e.g., cafeteria, restaurant, fast food eating place), revenue sharing, cost structure, to providing personnel. Management staff is always provided by the food services contractor.
See industry definition for 72231.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and/or prepare food at an off-premise site. Banquet halls with catering staff are included in this industry. Examples of events catered by establishments in this industry are graduation parties, wedding receptions, business or retirement luncheons, and trade shows.
See industry definition for 72232.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or non motorized carts. The establishment is the central location from which the caterer route is serviced, not each vehicle, or cart. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in providing food services from vehicles, such as hot dog cart, and ice cream truck.
See industry definition for 72233.
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.
This industry comprises establishments known as bars, taverns, nightclubs or drinking places primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption. These establishments may also provide limited food services.
See industry definition for 72241.
Additional information about the survey can be found at www.census.gov/svsd/www/artstbl.html.Source: U.S.
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Last Revised: Monday, 13-Aug-2007 15:50:53 EDT
