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Introduction

Sporting Goods Stores have the NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code of 451110. The NAICS definition of a sporting goods stores are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.

Closely related are:

  • Retailing sporting goods via electronic home shopping, mail order, or direct sale -- are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.

  • Repairing or servicing sporting goods, without retailing new sporting goods - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.

  • Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.


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Books

The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger covers the very latest advances in both weight training and bodybuilding competition.

Retail Business Kit for Dummies
Guide to starting and running a retail business, from picking the location to using e-retailing.

Retail Selling Ain't Brain Surgery, It's Twice as Hard
A complete guide to selling in a retail store. Used by many retail stores as a training guide for their sales associates.

Retail Selling Made Easy
Explains how to greet customers properly, stay in control of the selling situation and most importantly, make sales and make customers for life.

Retail Success!
How to build sales, keeping inventory fresh, bring the customer back, make the most of websites,and enhance advertising.

Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Store
Step-by-step guide for beginning entrepreneurs and new ideas for established small retailers.

Sports: The Complete Visual Reference
Covers the classic Olympic athletic events (track and field, aquatics, gymnastics, combat sports, and equestrian events) to sports played by both amateurs and professionals (boxing, hockey, tennis, skiing, soccer and basketball).

Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business
Covers retail basics, merchandising, buying, personnel, sales management, technology, and customer service.

Total Tennis: The Ultimate Tennis Encyclopedia
Comprehensive coverage of the sport of tennis.

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Magazines

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