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

45521 - Warehouse clubs, Supercentres and other general merchandise retailers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items typically by multi-unit cases and/or in large formats, in combination with a general line of non-grocery items; and typically charging a membership fee. This industry also 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 retailers, catalogue showrooms, agricultural co-op stores, variety stores and country general retailers are included.

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing automotive parts (See 441330 Automotive parts and accessories retailers)

455211 - Warehouse clubs and Supercentres^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments  primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items typically by multi-unit cases and/or in large formats, in combination with a general line of non-grocery items; and typically charging a membership fee.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • warehouse club or store (food and general merchandise), retail

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• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing a general line of grocery items (See 445110 Supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except Convenience retailers))
  • retailing a general line of merchandise in department stores (See 455110 Department stores)

455212 - Home and auto supplies retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of auto supplies along with a general line of home supplies.

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• Inclusion(s)

  • retailing a general line of auto supplies (e.g., tires, batteries, parts and accessories)
  • retailing a general line of home supplies (e.g., hardware, houseware, small appliances, sporting goods and lawn and garden equipment)

455219 - All other miscellaneous general merchandise retailers^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new merchandise.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • agricultural co-op stores
  • catalogue sales showrooms , retail
  • general store (except primarily food)
  • variety and dollar stores, retail

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