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
This industry comprises 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.
Illustrative Examples:
Athletic uniform supply stores; Fishing supply stores; Bicycle (except motorized) shops; Golf
pro shops; Bowling equipment and supply stores; Saddlery stores; Diving equipment stores;
Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, outdoor) stores; Exercise equipment stores; Sporting gun
shops.
Learn more about operating a sporting goods store.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in -
- Retailing sporting goods via electronic home shopping, mail order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing new or used campers (pickup coaches) and camping trailers - classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
- Retailing new or used snowmobiles, motorized bicycles, and motorized golf carts - classified in Industry 44122, Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers;
- Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked shoes) - classified in Industry 448210, Shoe Stores;
- Repairing or servicing sporting goods, without retailing new sporting goods - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
- Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise 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 - 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.
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.
Illustrative Examples:
Fabric shops; Sewing supply stores; Needlecraft sewing supply stores; Upholstery materials
stores.
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.
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.
Illustrative Examples:
Musical instrument stores; Sheet music stores; Piano stores.
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.
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 45439, Other Direct Selling Establishments; and
- Retailing used books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals - classified in Industry 45331, Used Merchandise Stores.
451211 Book Stores
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books. Learn
more about operating a book store.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in -
- Retailing books via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers; and
- Retailing used books - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise 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.
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.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
