All Other General Merchandise Stores
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 452319 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters). These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited amounts, with none of the lines predominating.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Dollar stores
- General merchandise catalog showrooms (except catalog mail-order)
- General merchandise trading posts
- General stores
- Home and auto supply stores
- Variety stores
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 452319 covers general merchandise retailers that do not operate as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters. The key distinction is that these establishments retail a general line of merchandise without emphasizing fresh groceries as a significant portion of their inventory. Warehouse clubs and supercenters, classified in NAICS 452311, combine extensive perishable grocery offerings with general merchandise; retailers without this substantial grocery component belong in 452319, even if they carry some food items in limited amounts.