This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except furniture and floor coverings).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Retailing home furnishings via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing custom curtains and draperies made on premises--are classified in Industry 31412, Curtain and Linen Mills;
  • Retailing new mirrored glass, lighting fixtures, and new ceramic floor tile or wood floor coverings only--are classified in Industry 44419, Other Building Material Dealers;
  • Retailing new furniture--are classified in Industry 44211, Furniture Stores;
  • Retailing new floor coverings (except ceramic or wood only)--are classified in Industry 44221, Floor Covering Stores; and
  • Retailing used home furnishings--are classified in Industry 45331, Used Merchandise Stores.