Variant of NAICS 1997 - Goods and services

45299 - All Other General Merchandise Stores

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 (See 44131 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores)
  • retailing merchandise in catalogue showrooms, without stock (See 45411 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses)

452991 - Home and Auto Supplies Stores

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:

  • Auto and home supplies, retail
  • Home and auto supply stores

452999 - All Other Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores

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 (See 454110 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses)

• Example Activities:

  • Catalogue sales showrooms, retail
  • General store (not primarily food)
  • Variety stores, retail