This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise, such as artists' supplies, party supplies, swimming pools (above ground) and supplies, monuments and tombstones, fireworks, and religious goods (except jewelry and books). Included are establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Retailing pets and pet supplies--are classified in Industry 453910, Pet and Pet Supplies Stores;Retailing specialized lines of merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;Auctioning (i.e., on the location of others as independent auctioneers)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 5619909, All Other Miscellaneous Support Services; andRetailing merchandise via electronic auctions--are classified in Industry 454112, Electronic Auctions.