This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise (except food for immediate consumption and fuel) via direct selling, such as in-house sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Preparing and selling meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts catering a route--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;

Retailing heating oil via direct sale--are classified in U.S. Industry 454311, Heating Oil Dealers;

Retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct sale--are classified in U.S. Industry 454312, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers; and

Retailing other fuels, such as coal or wood, via direct sale--are classified in U.S. Industry 454319, Other Fuel Dealers.