This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing sports apparel, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, caps, and shorts. These stores may also sell athletic footwear.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing sports apparel via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing five or more lines of sporting goods and equipment, including sports uniforms and shoes--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4511101, General-line Sporting Goods stores; and
• Retailing athletic footwear--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4482105, Athletic Footwear Stores.