North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0

44-45 - Retail trade

This sector comprises establishments primarily 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.

Internet retail, direct selling, and mail-order retail are not separately classified from traditional in-store (also known as "brick and mortar") retail. Units that engage in retailing by any of these methods are classified based on the type of good sold. Meanwhile, vending machine operators are grouped with convenience retailers.

In addition to selling merchandise, some types of retailers are also engaged in the provision of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. For example, new automobile dealers, electronic and appliance retailers and musical instrument and supplies retailers often provide repair services, while floor covering stores and window treatment retailers often provide installation services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing after sales services are classified in this sector.

449 - Furniture, home furnishings, electronics and appliances retailers^US

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture, home furnishings, household appliances, home audio and video equipment, audio and video recordings, cameras, computers and related goods. Many of these establishments offer interior decorating services in addition to the sale of products. These establishments may also retail replacement parts and provide repair services.

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing used furniture and home furnishings (See 459510 Used merchandise retailers)
  • retailing used household appliances, home audio and video equipment, cameras, computers and related goods (See 459510 Used merchandise retailers)

4491 - Furniture, floor covering, window treatment and other home furnishings retailers

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new household and office furniture, floor coverings, window treatment and other home furnishings, kitchen and tableware, bedding and linens, lamps and shades, bathroom accessories, and print and picture frames. These establishment may also provide interior decorating services.

44911 - Furniture retailers^US

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new household and office furniture.

44912 - Floor covering, window treatment and other home furnishing retailers^US

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, wood floor coverings, and floor tiles, except ceramic. It also comprises of establishments engaged in retailing window treatments, kitchen and tableware, bedding and linens, brooms and brushes, lamps and shades, bathroom accessories, and print and picture frames. These establishments also typically provide installation and repair services.

• Exclusion(s)

  • providing interior decorating services, but not retailing home furnishings (See 541410 Interior design services)
  • retailing floor coverings (See 449121 Floor covering retailers)
  • retailing new furniture (See 449110 Furniture retailers)