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North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 2007
Classification
| 451 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores US | |
| This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing sporting goods, games and toys, sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories, musical instruments, books and other reading materials, and audio and video recordings. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing used sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings (45331, Used Merchandise Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers) | |
| 4511 | Sporting Goods, Hobby and Musical Instrument Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, games and toys, and musical instruments. | ||
| 45111 | Sporting Goods Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods. These establishments may also retail used sporting goods, and provide repair services. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | camper and camping trailer retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers) | |
| ▪ | snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart retailing (44122, Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers) | |
| ▪ | athletic shoe retailing (44821, Shoe Stores) | |
| ▪ | repairing or servicing, without selling, sporting goods (81149, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) | |
| 451110 | Sporting Goods Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods. These establishments may also retail used sporting goods, and provide repair services. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45112 | Hobby, Toy and Game Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing software, including game software (44312, Computer and Software Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards (45399, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers) | |
| 451120 | Hobby, Toy and Game Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45113 | Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories. These stores may also retail sewing machines. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | sewing machine retailing (44311, Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores) | |
| 451130 | Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories. These stores may also retail sewing machines. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45114 | Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music and related supplies. These establishments may also rent and repair musical instruments. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing musical recordings (45122, Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores) | |
| ▪ | renting, without retailing, musical instruments (53229, Other Consumer Goods Rental) | |
| ▪ | repairing, without retailing, musical instruments (81149, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance) | |
| 451140 | Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music and related supplies. These establishments may also rent and repair musical instruments. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4512 | Book, Periodical and Music Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and audio and video recordings. | ||
| 45121 | Book Stores and News Dealers US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | selling newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals via electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers) | |
| ▪ | delivering newspapers to homes (45439, Other Direct Selling Establishments) | |
| 451210 | Book Stores and News Dealers CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45122 | Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new audio and video recordings in any format or medium. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | computer software retailing (44312, Computer and Software Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing pre-recorded tapes, compact discs and records by mail-order (45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses) | |
| 451220 | Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new audio and video recordings in any format\medium. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 452 | General Merchandise Stores US | |
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This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that may, or may not, include a general line of grocery items. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing a general line of building and home improvement materials (44411, Home Centres) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of grocery items (44511, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of used goods (45331, Used Merchandise Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of goods by means of electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers) | |
| 4521 | Department Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis. | ||
| 45211 | Department Stores US | |
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This industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis. | ||
| Exclusion(s): | ||
| ▪ | warehouse-style stores engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items (45291, Warehouse Clubs and Superstores) | |
| 452110 | Department Stores CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4529 | Other General Merchandise Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in retailing goods in general merchandise stores. | ||
| 45291 | Warehouse Clubs and Superstores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments, known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercentres, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items, and typically selling grocery items in larger formats. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing a general line of grocery items (44511, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of merchandise in department stores (45211, Department Stores) | |
| 452910 | Warehouse Clubs and Superstores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercentres, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items, and typically selling grocery items in larger formats. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45299 | All Other General Merchandise Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new merchandise. Establishments known as home and auto supplies stores, catalogue showrooms, agricultural co-op stores, variety stores and country general stores are included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | automotive parts retailing (44131, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores) | |
| ▪ | retailing merchandise in catalogue showrooms, without stock (45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses) | |
| 452991 | Home and Auto Supplies Stores CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of auto supplies, such as tires, batteries, parts and accessories, along with a general line of home supplies, such as hardware, housewares, small appliances, sporting goods, and lawn and garden equipment and supplies. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 452999 | All Other Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new merchandise. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | merchandise retailing in catalogue showrooms, without stock (454110, ) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 453 | Miscellaneous Store Retailers US | |
| This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a specialized line of merchandise in other types of specialty stores. Florists, office supplies stores, stationery stores, gift, novelty and souvenir stores, used merchandise stores, pet and pet supplies stores, art dealers and manufactured (mobile) home dealers are included. | ||
| 4531 | Florists US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell. | ||
| 45311 | Florists US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing flowers or nursery stock grown on the premises (11142, Nursery and Floriculture Production) | |
| ▪ | retailing trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs and sod grown elsewhere (44422, Nursery Stores and Garden Centres) | |
| 453110 | Florists US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4532 | Office Supplies, Stationery and Gift Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new office supplies, stationery and gifts. | ||
| 45321 | Office Supplies and Stationery Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing office supplies or a combination of office supplies, equipment and furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery and school supplies are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | office furniture retailing (44211, Furniture Stores) | |
| ▪ | typewriter retailing (44311, Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores) | |
| ▪ | computer retailing (44312, Computer and Software Stores) | |
| ▪ | greeting card retailing (45322, Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores) | |
| 453210 | Office Supplies and Stationery Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing office supplies or a combination of office supplies, equipment and furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery and school supplies are also included. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45322 | Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios. These establishments may also retail stationery. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | stationery retailing (45321, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores) | |
| 453220 | Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios. These establishments may also retail stationery. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4533 | Used Merchandise Stores US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included. | ||
| 45331 | Used Merchandise Stores US | |
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This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | used automobile retailing (44112, Used Car Dealers) | |
| ▪ | used RV retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers) | |
| ▪ | used motorcycle and boat retailing (44122, Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers) | |
| ▪ | used tire retailing (44132, Tire Dealers) | |
| ▪ | used mobile home retailing (45393, Mobile Home Dealers) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of used merchandise on an auction basis (45399, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers) | |
| ▪ | operating pawnshops (52229, Other Non-Depository Credit Intermediation) | |
| 453310 | Used Merchandise Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4539 | Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in retailing new merchandise in other types of specialty stores. | ||
| 45391 | Pet and Pet Supplies Stores US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet food and pet supplies. These establishments may also provide pet grooming services. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | providing veterinary services (54194, Veterinary Services) | |
| ▪ | providing pet grooming and boarding services (81291, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services) | |
| 453910 | Pet and Pet Supplies Stores US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet food and pet supplies. These establishments may also provide pet grooming services. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45392 | Art Dealers US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works. Establishments primarily engaged in the exhibition of native art and art carvings for retail sale are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing art reproductions (44229, Other Home Furnishings Stores) | |
| ▪ | operating non-commercial art galleries (71211, Museums) | |
| 453920 | Art Dealers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works. Establishments primarily engaged in the exhibition of native art and art carvings for retail sale are also included. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45393 | Mobile Home Dealers US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used mobile homes, parts and equipment. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing the homes. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | motor home, camper and travel trailer retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers) | |
| ▪ | retailing prefabricated buildings and kits (44419, Other Building Material Dealers) | |
| 453930 | Mobile Home Dealers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used mobile homes, parts and equipment. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing the homes. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45399 | All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers US | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise, such as tobacco and tobacco products; artists' supplies; collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards; beer and wine making supplies; swimming pool supplies and accessories; religious goods; and monuments and tombstones. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | auctioning new and used merchandise on a fee basis (56199, All Other Support Services) | |
| 453992 | Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing beer and wine-making supplies and equipment. These establishments may also provide access to on-premise beer and wine-making equipment. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 453999 | All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores) CAN | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis are also included. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | new and used merchandise auctioning on a fee basis (561990, All Other Support Services) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 454 | Non-Store Retailers US | |
| This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise by non-store retail methods. The establishments of this subsector employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising, publishing traditional and electronic catalogues, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, temporary displaying of merchandise (temporary stands or stalls), distribution by vending machines, and using the Internet to reach their customers and market their merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in the direct sale (i.e. non-store) of products such as home heating fuels and in newspaper delivery are also included. | ||
| 4541 | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the electronic and print media to induce direct response by the customer. These establishments can employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising and publishing traditional or electronic catalogues, to display their merchandise and reach their customers. They can also provide sites facilitating consumer-to-consumer or business-to-consumer trade in new and used goods, on an auction basis, using the Internet. Transactions between these retailers and their customers typically require the use of information technology (telephone or computer network) and the delivery of merchandise is typically done by mail or courier. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms, without stock, are also included. | ||
| 45411 | Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the electronic and print media to induce direct response by the customer. These establishments can employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising and publishing traditional or electronic catalogues, to display their merchandise and reach their customers. They can also provide sites facilitating consumer-to-consumer or business-to-consumer trade in new and used goods, on an auction basis, using the Internet. Transactions between these retailers and their customers typically require the use of information technology (telephone or computer network) and the delivery of merchandise is typically done by mail or courier. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms, without stock, are also included. | ||
| 454111 | Internet Shopping US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the Internet. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | retailing all types of merchandise using mail-order catalogues or television to generate clients and display merchandise (454113, Mail-Order Houses) | |
| ▪ | store retailing or a combination of store retailing and Internet retailing of merchandise in the same establishment (classified to the store portion of the activity, ) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 454112 | Electronic Auctions US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments engaged in providing sites for and facilitating consumer-to-consumer or business-to-consumer trade in new and used goods, on an auction basis, using the Internet. Establishments in this industry provide the electronic location for retail auctions, but do not take title to the goods being sold. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | facilitating business-to-business sales of new and used merchandise on an auction basis using the Internet (41911, Business-to-Business Electronic Markets) | |
| ▪ | retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis from physical auction sites or a combination of Internet auction and auction house sales in the same establishment (453999, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores)) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 454113 | Mail-Order Houses US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using catalogues or television to display their merchandise and reach their clients. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms of mail-order houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | call centres providing telemarketing services for others (56142, Telephone Call Centres) | |
| ▪ | retailing merchandise using store and non-store methods at the same establishment (classified to the store portion of the activity, ) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 4542 | Vending Machine Operators US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise. | ||
| 45421 | Vending Machine Operators US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | selling insurance policies through vending machines (524, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities) | |
| ▪ | operating coin-operated amusement machines (71312, Amusement Arcades) | |
| ▪ | operating coin-operated gambling machines (71329, Other Gambling Industries) | |
| 454210 | Vending Machine Operators US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 4543 | Direct Selling Establishments US | |
| This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in non-store retailing, except direct-response advertising and operating vending machines. These establishments use methods, such as home delivery, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and displaying of merchandise through temporary stalls or kiosks, to reach their customers and market their merchandise. Direct sales establishments may operate from an office and have incidental sales of items. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | direct-response advertising (45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses) | |
| 45431 | Fuel Dealers US | |
| This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other fuels via direct selling. | ||
| 454311 | Heating Oil Dealers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil via direct selling to the final consumer including both households and commercial businesses. Heating oil dealers may also provide furnace repair and maintenance services in addition to the primary activity of retailing and delivering oil. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | installing oil burners without retailing home heating oil (23822, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors) | |
| ▪ | operating heating oil bulk stations and terminals (41211, Petroleum Product Wholesaler-Distributors) | |
| ▪ | retailing heating oil in combination with retailing non-related merchandise such as found in establishments usually referred to as agricultural co-ops (452999, All Other Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores) | |
| ▪ | repairing oil burners (811411, Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance) | |
| Example activities | ||
| 454312 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) gas via direct selling. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 454319 | Other Fuel Dealers US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fuels (except liquefied petroleum gas and heating oil) via direct selling. Establishments retailing a combination of fuels including those previously listed, with none predominating, are also included. | ||
| Example activities | ||
| 45439 | Other Direct Selling Establishments US | |
| This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in non-store retailing. These establishments use methods, such as door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls), to reach their customers and market their merchandise. | ||
| Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in: | ||
| ▪ | preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles catering a route or from non-motorized carts (72233, Mobile Food Services) | |
| 454390 | Other Direct Selling Establishments US | |
| This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in non-store retailing. These establishments use methods, such as door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls), to reach their customers and market their merchandise. | ||
| Example activities | ||
