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.

458 - Clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, jewelry, luggage and leather goods retailers^US

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, jewelry, luggage and leather goods.

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing used clothing and clothing accessories (See 459510 Used merchandise retailers)

4581 - Clothing and clothing accessories retailers^US

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, ready-to-wear clothing and clothing accessories.

45811 - Clothing and clothing accessories retailers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, ready-to-wear clothing and clothing accessories. These establishments may also provide alterations on the garments they sell.

458111 - Men's clothing retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing. These establishments may also provide alterations on the garments they sell.

All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • provision of alterations on men's and boy's ready-to-wear garments sold

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing a specialized line of apparel, such as raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel and swimwear (See 458119 All other clothing retailers)
  • retailing men's and boys' clothing accessories (See 458115 Clothing accessories retailers)
  • retailing men's custom clothing made on the premises (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manufacturing)
  • retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (See 458114 Family clothing retailers)

458112 - Women's clothing retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, women's, ready-to-wear clothing, including maternity wear.

All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • retailing of maternity wear

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing a specialized line of clothing, such as bridal gowns, raincoats, leather apparel, fur clothing and swimwear (See 458119 All other clothing retailers)
  • retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (See 458114 Family clothing retailers)
  • retailing women's clothing accessories (See 458115 Clothing accessories retailers)
  • retailing women's custom clothing made on the premises (See 3152 Cut and sew clothing manufacturing)

458113 - Children's and infants' clothing retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, children's and infants', ready-to-wear clothing.

All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing children's and infants', clothing accessories (See 458115 Clothing accessories retailers)
  • retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (See 458114 Family clothing retailers)

458114 - Family clothing retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, ready-to-wear clothing for men, women, non-binary gender and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age group.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • family clothing, retail
  • jeans, retail
  • unisex clothing, retail

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing children's and infants', ready-to-wear clothing (See 458113 Children's and infants' clothing retailers)
  • retailing new, men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing (See 458111 Men's clothing retailers)
  • retailing new, women's, ready-to-wear clothing (See 458112 Women's clothing retailers)
  • retailing specialized clothing, such as raincoats, bridal gowns, leather apparel, fur clothing and swimwear (See 458119 All other clothing retailers)

458115 - Clothing accessories retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a single or general line of new clothing accessories.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • accessories in leather or other material (e.g., body belts, purses, bags, wallets, billfolds), retail
  • hosiery, retail
  • tie shops, retail
  • umbrellas, retail

  All examples

458116 - Fur retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing ready-to-wear or custom-made fur apparel.

All examples

458119 - All other clothing retailers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new clothing.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • athletic clothing (except uniforms), retail
  • bridal shops (except custom dressmakers), retail
  • dress shops, retail
  • foundation garments, retail
  • leather clothing (including suede), retail
  • lingerie, retail
  • swimwear, retail
  • uniforms and work clothing, retail

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing athletic uniforms (See 45911 Sporting goods retailers)
  • retailing custom clothing and accessories made on the premises (See 315 Apparel manufacturing)
  • retailing maternity wear (See 458112 Women's clothing retailers)
  • retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (See 458114 Family clothing retailers)