NAICS Definition of Retail Categories

INDEX Retails Contribution to the U.S. Economy Retail Sales Retail Employment and Compensation Retailers as Companies

Motor vehicle and parts dealers includes new and used car dealers; recreational vehicle dealers; motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers; and automotive parts, accesso- ries, and tire stores.

Furniture and home furnishings stores includes furniture stores; home furnishings stores; floor covering stores; and window treatment stores.

Electronics and appliance stores includes household appliance stores; radio, television, and other electronics stores; computer and software stores; and camera and photographic supply stores.

Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers includes home centers; paint and wallpaper stores; hardware stores; lawn and garden equipment stores; outdoor power equipment stores; and nursery and garden centers.

Food and beverage stores includes grocery stores; supermarkets; convenience stores; meat and fish markets; fruit and vegetable markets; retail bakeries; confectionery and nut stores; and beer, wine, and liquor stores.

Health and personal care stores includes pharmacies and drug stores; cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores; optical goods stores; and health food supplement stores.

Gasoline stations includes gasoline stations with and without convenience stores.

Clothing and clothing accessories stores includes men’s and boys’ clothing stores; women’s and girls’ clothing stores; children’s and infants’ clothing stores; family clothing stores; clothing accessories stores; shoe stores; jewelry stores; and luggage and leather goods stores.

Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores includes sporting goods stores; hobby, toy, and game stores; sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores; musical instrument and supplies stores; bookstores; news dealers and newsstands; and prerecorded tape, com- pact disc, and record stores.

General merchandise stores includes department stores; discount department stores; national chain department stores; warehouse clubs and superstores; and miscellaneous general merchandise stores.

Miscellaneous store retailers includes florists; office supply, stationary stores; gift and souvenir stores; used merchandise stores; pet and pet supply stores; art dealers; mobile home dealers; and tobacco stores.

Non-store retailers includes electronic shopping (online) and mail order houses; vending machine operators; direct selling establishments; and fuel dealers.