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.

441 - Motor vehicle and parts dealers^US

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing motor vehicles and providing complementary services, and retailing motor vehicle parts and accessories. The establishments of this subsector are generally specialized in the retailing of particular types of vehicles or in the retailing of particular types of parts and accessories.

• Exclusion(s)

  • heavy-duty truck sales (See 41 Wholesale trade)

4412 - Other motor vehicle dealers^US

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used vehicles, except automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans. Establishments engaged in the retailing of motor homes, recreational trailers, campers, motorcycles, recreational watercraft, snowmobiles, off-road all-terrain vehicles, utility trailers and aircraft are included.

44121 - Recreational vehicle dealers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used recreational vehicles (RVs), such as motor homes, recreational trailers and campers. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.

441210 - Recreational vehicle dealers^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used recreational vehicles (RVs), such as motor homes, recreational trailers and campers. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.

All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing new and used manufactured (mobile) homes (See 459930 Manufactured (mobile) home dealers)
  • retailing utility trailers (See 441220 Motorcycle, boat and other motor vehicle dealers)