Industries in the Miscellaneous Store Retailers subsector retail merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations (except new or used motor vehicles and parts; new furniture and house furnishings; new appliances and electronic products; new building materials; and garden equipment and supplies; food and beverages; health and personal care goods; gasoline; new clothing and accessories; and new sporting goods, hobby goods, books, and music). Establishments in this subsector include stores with unique characteristics like florists, used merchandise stores, and pet and pet supply stores as well as other store retailers.
45311 Florists
See industry description for 453110 below.
453110 Florists
This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut
flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments
usually prepare the arrangements they sell.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing flowers or nursery stock grown on premises - classified in Industry 11142, Nursery and Floriculture Production;
- Retailing trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs, and sod grown elsewhere - Industry 444220, Nursery, Garden Center and Farm Supply Stores; and
- Retailing flowers via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.
4532 Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
45321 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
See industry description for 453210 below.
453210 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)
retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) selling a combination of
new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) selling new office equipment, furniture,
and supplies in combination with selling new computers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing stationery, school supplies, and office supplies via electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing greeting cards - classified in Industry 453220, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores;
- Retailing new typewriters - classified in U.S. Industry 443112, Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores;
- Retailing new computers without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, furniture, and supplies - classified in Industry 443120, Computer and Software Stores;
- Printing business forms - classified in Industry 323110, Printing;
- Retailing new office furniture - classified in classified in Industry 442110, Furniture Stores; and
- Retailing used office supplies - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
45322 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
See industry description for 453220 below.
453220 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty
merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.
Illustrative Examples:
Balloon shops; Greeting card shops; Christmas stores; Novelty shops; Curio shops; Souvenir
shops; Gift shops.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing gifts and novelties via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing stationery - classified in Industry 453210, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores; and
- Retailing used curios and novelties - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
45331 Used Merchandise Stores
See industry description for 453310 below.
453310 Used Merchandise Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise,
antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles,
and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).
Illustrative Examples:
Antique shops; Used household-type appliance stores; Used book stores; Used merchandise thrift
shops; Used clothing stores; Used sporting goods stores.
Learn about being an Antiques Dealer.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing used merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Operating pawnshops - classified in U.S. Industry 522298, All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation;
- Retailing used automobiles - classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers;
- Retailing used automobile parts (except tires and tubes) - classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
- Retailing used tires - classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers;
- Retailing used mobile homes - classified in Industry 453930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
- Retailing used motorcycles - classified in U.S. Industry 441221, Motorcycle Dealers;
- Retailing used recreational vehicles - classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
- Retailing used boats - classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers;
- Retailing used aircraft, snowmobiles, and utility trailers - classified in U.S. Industry 441229, All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers; and
- Retailing a general line of used merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions) - classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores).
4539 Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new miscellaneous
specialty store merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home
furnishings stores; consumer-type electronics and appliance stores; building material and
garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage stores; health and personal care
stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby,
book, and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists; office supplies, stationery, and
gift stores; and used merchandise stores).
45391 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
See industry description for 453910 below.
453910 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet
supplies.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing pets, pet foods, and pet supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Providing pet grooming and boarding services - classified in Industry 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services; and
- Providing veterinary services - classified in Industry 541940, Veterinary Services.
45392 Art Dealers
See industry description for 453920 below.
453920 Art Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited
edition art works. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying
works of art for retail sale in art galleries.
Learn about operating an Art Dealer business.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing original and limited edition art works via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing art reproductions (except limited editions) - classified in U.S. Industry 442299, All Other Home Furnishings Stores;
- Retailing artists' supplies - classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores); and
- Displaying works of art not for retail sale in art galleries - classified in Industry 712110, Museums.
45393 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
See industry description for 453930 below.
453930 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used
manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes), parts, and equipment.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new or used motor homes, campers, and travel trailers - classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers; and
- Retailing prefabricated buildings and kits without construction - classified in Industry 444190, Other Building Material Dealers.
45399 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of
merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores;
electronic and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers;
food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and
clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores; general merchandise
stores; florists; office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and
pet supplies; art dealers; and manufactured home (i.e., mobile home) dealers). This industry
also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used
merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions).
Illustrative Examples:
Art supply stores; Swimming pool supply stores, new; Cemetery memorial (e.g., markers,
headstones, vaults) dealers; Tobacco stores; Cigar stores.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Auctioning on the location of others as independent auctioneers - classified in Industry 56199, All Other Support Services;
- Retailing pets and pet supplies - classified in Industry 45391, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores;
- Retailing original and limited edition art works - classified in Industry 45392, Art Dealers;
- Retailing manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) - classified in Industry 45393, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
- Retailing new books - classified in Industry 45121, Book Stores and News Dealers;
- Retailing new jewelry (except costume jewelry) - classified in Industry 44831, Jewelry Stores;
- Retailing new costume jewelry - classified in Industry 44815, Clothing Accessories Stores;
- Operating pawnshops-are classified in Industry 52229, Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation; and
- Retailing used merchandise (except automobiles, RVs, mobile homes, motorcycles, boats, motor vehicle parts, and tires) - classified in Industry 45331, Used Merchandise Stores.
453991 Tobacco Stores
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cigarettes, cigars,
tobacco, pipes, and other smokers' supplies.
Illustrative Examples:
Cigar stores; Smokers' supply stores; Cigarette stands (i.e., permanent); Tobacco stores.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in retailing tobacco products and supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.
453998 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco
Stores)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of
merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores;
electronic and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers;
food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and
clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores; general merchandise
stores; florists; office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and
pet supplies stores; art dealers; manufactured home (i.e., mobile homes) dealers; and tobacco
stores). This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general
line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions).
Illustrative Examples:
Art supply stores; General merchandise auction houses; Candle shops; Home security equipment
stores; Cemetery memorial (e.g., headstones, markers, vaults) dealers; Hot tub stores;
Collectors' items (e.g., autograph, coin, card, stamp) shops; Swimming pool supply stores;
Fireworks shops (permanent location); Trophy (e.g., awards and plaques) shops; Flower shops,
artificial or dried.
Learn about operating an Art Supply Store.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing specialized lines of merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing merchandise via electronic auctions - classified in Industry 454112, Electronic Auctions;
- Auctioning (i.e., on the location of others as independent auctioneers) - classified in Industry 561990, All Other Support Services;
- Retailing pets and pet supplies - classified in Industry 453910, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores;
- Retailing original and limited edition art works - classified in Industry 453920, Art Dealers;
- Retailing manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) - classified in Industry 453930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
- Retailing cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, pipes, and other smokers' supplies - classified in U.S. Industry 453991, Tobacco Stores;
- Retailing antiques - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Retailing new books - classified in Industry 451211, Book Stores;
- Retailing new jewelry (except costume jewelry) - classified in Industry 448310, Jewelry Stores; and
- Retailing new costume jewelry - classified in Industry 448150, Clothing Accessories Stores.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
