Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing general or specialized lines of new clothing and clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs, toupees, and belts. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Retail Trade 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Retail Trade 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. Retail stores are fixed point-of-sale locations, located and designed to attract a high volume of walk-in customers. In general, retail stores have extensive displays of merchandise and use mass-media advertising to attract customers. Retailers often reach customers and market merchandise with methods other than, or in addition to, physical stores, such as Internet websites, the broadcasting of "infomercials," the broadcasting and publishing of direct-response advertising, the publishing of paper and electronic catalogs, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls (street vendors, except food), and distribution through vending machines. Establishments engaged in the direct sale and home delivery of products, such as home heating oil dealers and home delivery newspaper routes, are included here. Retail establishments typically sell merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption, but some also serve business and institutional clients. These include office supply retailers, computer and software retailers, building materials dealers, plumbing supply retailers, and electrical supply retailers. In addition to retailing merchandise, some retailers are also engaged in the provision of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. For example, new automobile dealers, electronics and appliance retailers, and musical instrument and supplies retailers often provide repair services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing after-sales services are classified in this sector. Retail trade establishments are grouped into industries and industry groups typically based on one or more of the following criteria: (a) The merchandise line or lines carried; for example, specialty retailers are distinguished from general-line retailers. (b) The usual trade designation of the establishments. This criterion applies in cases where a retailer is well recognized by the industry and the public, but difficult to define strictly in terms of merchandise lines carried; for example, pharmacies and department stores. (c) Human resource requirements in terms of expertise; for example, the staff of an automobile dealer requires knowledge in financing, registering, and licensing issues that are not necessary in other retail industries. The buying of goods for resale is a characteristic of retail trade establishments that particularly distinguishes them from establishments in the agriculture, manufacturing, and construction industries. For example, farms that sell their products at or from the point of production are not classified in retail, but rather in agriculture. Similarly, establishments that both manufacture and sell their products to the general public are not classified in retail, but rather in manufacturing. However, establishments that engage in processing activities incidental to retailing are classified in retail. This includes optical goods retailers that grind lenses, and meat and seafood retailers that process carcasses into cuts. Wholesalers also engage in the buying of goods for resale, but they are not usually organized to serve the general public. They typically operate from a warehouse or office, and neither the design nor the location of these premises is intended to solicit a high volume of walk-in traffic. Wholesalers supply institutional, industrial, wholesale, and retail clients; their operations are, therefore, generally organized to purchase, sell, and deliver merchandise in larger quantities. However, dealers of durable nonconsumer goods, such as farm machinery and heavy-duty trucks, are included in wholesale trade even if they often sell these products in single units. |
| 458 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers subsector retail new clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, jewelry, luggage, and leather goods. |
| 4581 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers subsector retail new clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, jewelry, luggage, and leather goods. |
| 45811 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 458110. |
| 458110 | Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing general or specialized lines of new clothing and clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs, toupees, and belts. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves. |
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Classification References
- 01Selling custom apparel and accessories made on the premises--are classified in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing;
- 02Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and cleated shoes)--are classified in Industry 458210, Shoe Retailers;
- 03Retailing precious jewelry and watches--are classified in Industry 458310, Jewelry Retailers;
- 04Retailing new luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel)--are classified in Industry 458320, Luggage and Leather Goods Retailers;
- 05Retailing athletic uniforms--are classified in Industry 459110, Sporting Goods Retailers;
- 06Retailing secondhand clothes and used clothing accessories--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers; and
- 07Providing clothing alterations and repair--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
Index Items
Apparel accessory stores
Apparel stores, children's and infants' clothing
Apparel stores, men's and boys' clothing
Apparel stores, women's and girls' clothing
Baby clothing shops
Bridal gown shops (except custom)
Clothing accessories stores
Clothing stores, children's and infants'
Clothing stores, family
Clothing stores, men's and boys'
Clothing stores, women's and girls'
Coat stores
Costume jewelry stores
Costume stores (including theatrical)
Dress shops
Family clothing stores
Fur apparel stores
Furnishings stores, men's and boys'
Furnishings stores, women's and girls'
Furriers
Handbag stores
Hat and cap stores
Hosiery stores
Jewelry stores, costume
Leather coat stores
Lingerie stores
Maternity shops
Neckwear stores
School uniform stores
Sock shops
Sports apparel stores (except uniforms)
Swimwear stores
Tie shops
T-shirt shops
Uniform stores (except athletic)
Unisex clothing stores
Western wear stores
Wig and hairpiece stores
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 458110.
National Federation of Independent Stores
A trade association providing resources and advocacy for independent clothing retailers including accessories.
US Department of Labor - Clothing and Accessories
Government pages detailing the NAICS code 458110 with labor statistics and industry overview.
NARALUS - Clothing and Accessories
An industry directory offering market research data, trend reports, and sourcing for clothing and accessories retailers.
