Clothing Accessories Stores
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 44815 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 448150, the only detailed industry in this group.
Illustrative examples
- Costume jewelry stores
- Wig and hairpiece stores
- Neckwear stores
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments in this industry retail clothing accessories as their primary business, such as hats, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs, and belts. The key distinction is that these establishments focus exclusively or predominantly on accessories rather than apparel itself. Retailers selling complete clothing outfits for men, women, children, infants, or families are classified in Men's Clothing Stores, Women's Clothing Stores, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores, Family Clothing Stores, or Other Clothing Stores depending on their customer base and merchandise mix.
Written for NAICS 448150, the only detailed industry in this group.
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