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

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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.

459 - Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailersUS

This subsector comprises establishments engaged in retailing  sporting goods, games and toys, sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories, musical instruments, and books and other reading materials. It is also 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.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • retailing new audio and video recordings (See 449214 Audio and video recording retailers)
    • retailing used sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings (See 459510 Used merchandise retailers)

4591 - Sporting goods, hobby and musical instrument retailersUS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, games and toys, and musical instruments.

45911 - Sporting goods retailers

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)

    • repairing or servicing sporting goods (See 811490 Other personal and household goods repair and maintenance)
    • retailing athletic shoes (See 458210 Shoe retailers)
    • retailing camper and camping trailer (See 441210 Recreational vehicle dealers)
    • retailing snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart (See 441220 Motorcycle, boat and other motor vehicle dealers)
459111 - Golf equipment and supplies specialty retailersCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new golf equipment and supplies.

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • retailing of used golf equipment and supplies, and provision of repair services
  • Exclusion(s)

    • repairing or servicing sporting goods (See 811490 Other personal and household goods repair and maintenance)
    • retailing athletic shoes (See 458210 Shoe retailers)
    • retailing snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart (See 441220 Motorcycle, boat and other motor vehicle dealers)
459112 - Ski equipment and supplies specialty retailersCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new ski equipment and supplies

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • retailing of used ski equipment and supplies, and provision of repair services
  • Exclusion(s)

    • repairing or servicing sporting goods (See 811490 Other personal and household goods repair and maintenance)
459113 - Cycling equipment and supplies specialty retailersCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new cycling equipment and supplies.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • bicycle and bicycle parts dealers (except motorized), retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • retailing of used cycling equipment and supplies, and provision of repair services
  • Exclusion(s)

    • repairing or servicing sporting goods (See 811490 Other personal and household goods repair and maintenance)
    • retailing athletic shoes (See 458210 Shoe retailers)
    • retailing snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart (See 441220 Motorcycle, boat and other motor vehicle dealers)
459119 - All other sporting goods retailersCAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • backpacking, hiking and mountaineering equipment, retail
    • bait and tackle shops, retail
    • bowling equipment and supplies, retail
    • camping equipment (except tent trailers), retail
    • firearms and ammunition, retail
    • gymnasium equipment, retail
    • hunting equipment, retail
    • playground equipment, retail
    • pool and billiard table, retail
    • skin diving and scuba equipment, retail

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • retailing of used sporting goods, and also provision of repair services
  • Exclusion(s)

    • repairing or servicing sporting goods (See 811490 Other personal and household goods repair and maintenance)
    • retailing athletic shoes (See 458210 Shoe retailers)
    • retailing camper and camping trailer (See 441210 Recreational vehicle dealers)
    • retailing snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart (See 441220 Motorcycle, boat and other motor vehicle dealers)
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