This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing computers, computer hardware, and computer peripheral equipment not assembled at the sales location. These establishments may also sell computer software and computer furniture and perform incidental installation and repair work.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Retailing a general line of new electronic products or specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products (except computers)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4431124, Other Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores;
  • Retailing new electronic toys, such as video games and handheld electronic games--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4511201, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores;
  • Retailing used computers, computer software, video games, and handheld electronic games--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4533102, Second-Hand Stores, except Pawn Shops;
  • Repairing computers--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 8112123, Computer Repair and Maintenance;
  • Retailing computers and software via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing new office equipment, office furniture, and office supplies in combination with retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged software--are classified in Industry 453210, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores; and
  • Custom assembly and retailing of computers and computer peripheral equipment--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4431201, Computer Stores (custom assembly).