Industries in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores subsector retailing new clothing and clothing accessories merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have similar display equipment and staff that is knowledgeable regarding fashion trends and the proper match of styles, colors, and combinations of clothing and accessories to the characteristics and tastes of the customer.
4481 Clothing Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new clothing.
44811 Men's Clothing Stores
See industry description for 448110 below.
448110 Men's Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new
men's and boys' clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming,
taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing men's and boys' clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing custom men's clothing made on the premises - classified in Industry Group 3152, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
- Retailing new men's and boys' accessories - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
- Retailing specialized new apparel, such as raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new clothing for all genders and age groups - classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
- Retailing secondhand clothes - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
- Providing clothing alterations and repair - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
44812 Women's Clothing Stores
See industry description for 448120 below.
448120 Women's Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new
women's, misses'; and juniors' clothing, including maternity wear. These establishments may
provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or
shortening sleeves.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing women's clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing custom women's clothing made on premises - classified in Industry Group 3152, Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing;
- Retailing new women's accessories - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
- Retailing new clothing for all genders and age groups - classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
- Retailing specialized new apparel, such as bridal gowns, raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
- Retailing secondhand clothes - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
- Providing clothing alterations and repair - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
44813 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
See industry description for 448130 below.
448130 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new
children's and infants' clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as
hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing children's and infants' clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing new children's and infants' accessories - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
- Retailing new clothing for all genders or age groups - classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
- Retailing secondhand clothes - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
- Providing clothing alterations and repair - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
44814 Family Clothing Stores
See industry description for 448140 below.
448140 Family Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new
clothing for men, women, and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender
or age group. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or
letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing clothing for all genders via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing new men's and boys' clothing - classified in Industry 448110, Men's Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new women's, misses', and juniors' clothing - classified in Industry 448120, Women's Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new children's and infants' clothing - classified in Industry 448130, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores;
- Retailing specialized new apparel, such as raincoats, bridal gowns, leather coats, fur apparel, and swimwear - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
- Providing clothing alterations and repair - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
- Retailing secondhand clothes - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
44815 Clothing Accessories Stores
See industry description for 448150 below.
448150 Clothing Accessories Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing single or combination
lines of new clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags,
ties, wigs, toupees, and belts.
Illustrative Examples:
Costume jewelry stores; Wig and hairpiece stores; Neckwear stores.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing specialized lines of clothing via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing precious jewelry and watches - classified in Industry 448310, Jewelry Stores;
- Retailing used clothing accessories - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), known as luggage and leather goods stores - classified in Industry 448320, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores; and
- Retailing leather apparel - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores.
44819 Other Clothing Stores
See industry description for 448190 below.
448190 Other Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new
clothing (except general lines of men's, women's, children's, infants', and family clothing).
These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out
seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.
Illustrative Examples:
Bridal gown (except custom) shops; Leather coat stores; Costume shops; Lingerie stores; Fur
apparel stores; Swimwear stores; Hosiery stores; Uniform (except athletic) stores.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing specialized apparel via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing custom apparel and accessories made on the premises - classified in Subsector 315, Apparel Manufacturing;
- Retailing new men's and boys' clothing - classified in Industry 448110, Men's Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new women's, misses', and juniors' clothing, including maternity wear - classified in Industry 448120, Women's Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new children's and infants' clothing - classified in Industry 448130, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new clothing for all genders or age groups - classified in Industry 448140, Family Clothing Stores;
- Retailing athletic uniforms - classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores;
- Retailing secondhand clothes - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), known as luggage and leather good stores - classified in Industry 448320, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores; and
- Providing clothing alterations and repair - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
44821 Shoe Stores
See industry description for 448210 below.
448210 Shoe Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear
(except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked
shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included
in this industry.
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Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing footwear via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing hosiery - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores;
- Retailing new specialty sports footwear (e.g., bowling shoes, golf shoes, spiked shoes) - classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores; and
- Retailing used footwear - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
4483 Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new jewelry (except
costume jewelry); new silver and plated silverware; new watches and clocks; and new luggage
with or without a general line of new leather goods and accessories, such as hats, gloves,
handbags, ties, and belts.
44831 Jewelry Stores
See industry description for 448310 below.
448310 Jewelry Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one or more of the
following items: (1) new jewelry (except costume jewelry); (2) new sterling and plated
silverware; and (3) new watches and clocks. Also included are establishments retailing these
new products in combination with lapidary work and/or repair services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new costume jewelry - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores;
- Retailing jewelry via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing antiques or used jewelry, silverware, and watches and clocks - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Providing jewelry or watch and clock repair without retailing new jewelry or watches and clocks - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
- Cutting and setting gem stones - classified in U.S. Industry 339913, Jewelers' Material and Lapidary Work Manufacturing.
44832 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
See industry description for 448320 below.
448320 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments known as luggage and leather goods stores primarily
engaged in retailing new luggage, briefcases, trunks, or these new products in combination with
a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), such as belts, gloves, and handbags.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing luggage and leather goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing used luggage and leather goods - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Retailing single or combination lines of new clothing accessories (e.g., gloves, handbags, or leather belts) - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores; and
- Retailing new leather coats - classified in Industry 448190, Other Clothing Stores.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
