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Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores


   

Industries in the Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores subsector are engaged in retailing and providing expertise on use of sporting equipment or other specific leisure activities, such as needlework and musical instruments. Book stores are also included in this subsector.

4511 Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, games and toys, and musical instruments.

45111 Sporting Goods Stores
See industry description for 451110 below.

451110 Sporting Goods Stores

45112 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
See industry description for 451120 below.

451120 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies (except needlecraft).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Retailing toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;

  • Retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs, and cards,-- are classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores);

  • Retailing new computer software (e.g., game software) - classified in Industry 443120, Computer and Software Stores;

  • Retailing used toys, games, and hobby supplies - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and

  • Retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, and needlework accessories - classified in Industry 451130, Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores.

2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
1987
SIC
Corresponding Index Entries
4511204511205945Craft supply stores (except needlecraft)
4511204511205945Game stores (including electronic)
4511204511205945Hobby shops
4511204511205945Magic supply stores
4511204511205945Toy stores

45113 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores
See industry description for 451130 below.

451130 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories or retailing these products in combination with selling new sewing machines.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Retailing sewing supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;

  • Retailing new sewing machines only and in combination with retailing other new appliances - classified in U.S. Industry 443111, Household Appliance Stores; and

  • Retailing used sewing, needlework, and piece goods - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
1987
SIC
Corresponding Index Entries
4511304511305949Fabric shops
4511304511305949Needlecraft sewing supply stores
4511304511305949Piece goods stores
4511304511305949Sewing supply stores
4511304511305714Upholstery materials stores

45114 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
See industry description for 451140 below.

451140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Retailing musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;

  • Retailing new musical recordings - classified in Industry 451220, Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores; and

  • Retailing used musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
1987
SIC
Corresponding Index Entries
4511404511405736Music stores (i.e., instrument)
4511404511405736Musical instrument stores
4511404511405736Piano stores
4511404511405736Sheet music stores

4512 Book, Periodical, and Music Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and prerecorded audio and video media.

45121 Book Stores and News Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Retailing newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;

  • Home delivery of newspapers - classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments; and

  • Retailing used books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

451211 Book Stores

451212 News Dealers and Newsstands
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing current newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Home delivery of newspapers - classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments;

  • Retailing newspapers and periodicals by mail-order - classified in Industry 454113, Mail-Order Houses; and

  • Retailing used newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
1987
SIC
Corresponding Index Entries
4512124512125994Magazine stands (i.e., permanent)
4512124512125994News dealers
4512124512125994Newsstands (i.e., permanent)

45122 Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores
See industry description for 451220 below.

451220 Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prerecorded audio and video tapes, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), and phonograph records.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in

  • Retailing new computer software - classified in Industry 443120, Computer and Software Stores;

  • Retailing prerecorded tapes, compact discs, digital video discs (DVDs), and records by mail-order - classified in Industry 454113, Mail-Order Houses;

  • Retailing used phonograph records and prerecorded audio and video tapes and discs - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and

  • Retailing new audio sound equipment (except automotive) - classified in U.S. Industry 443112, Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores.

2002
NAICS
1997
NAICS
1987
SIC
Corresponding Index Entries
4512204512205735Music stores (e.g., cassette, compact disc, record, tape)
4512204512205735Record stores, new
4512204512205735Video tape stores

 

Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

 

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