This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery; cosmetics; building material; hardware; lawn and garden supplies; grocery items (except food for immediate consumption); apparel and accessories; proprietary medicines; used merchandise; sporting goods; jewelry; tobacco products; and other merchandise not elsewhere classified 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--

Direct selling of household appliances, furniture, home furnishings, housewares, televisions, radios, and consumer electronics--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4543901, Direct Selling, Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, & Appliances; and

Direct selling of books, periodicals, videos, and compact discs--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4543902, Direct Selling, Books, Periodicals, Videos, and Compact Discs.