Shoe Stores
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 44821 directly.
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Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 448210, the only detailed industry in this group.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Shoe Stores (44821) covers retail establishments selling new footwear of all types, including tennis shoes and sneakers, but excluding specialty sports footwear such as golf shoes and bowling shoes. The boundary with Clothing Stores lies in product focus: footwear retailers are classified here while those primarily selling apparel are classified in Clothing Stores. Specialty sports footwear and leather accessories like handbags and belts are classified in Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores rather than here.
Written for NAICS 448210, the only detailed industry in this group.