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North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 1997

Classification

 
44-45 Retail Trade
The retail trade sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.

The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise; retailers are therefore organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers, that is, store and non-store retailers. Their main characteristics are described below.

Store Retailers

Store retailers operate fixed point-of-sale locations, located and designed to attract a high volume of walk-in customers. In general, retail stores have extensive displays of merchandise and use mass-media advertising to attract customers. They typically sell merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption, but some also serve business and institutional clients. These include establishments such as office supplies stores, computer and software stores, gasoline stations, building material dealers, plumbing supplies stores and electrical supplies stores.

In addition to selling merchandise, some types of store retailers are also engaged in the provision of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. For example, new automobile dealers, electronic and appliance stores and musical instrument and supplies stores often provide repair services, while floor covering stores and window treatment stores often provide installation services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing after sales services are classified in this sector.

Catalogue sales showrooms, gasoline service stations, and mobile home dealers are treated as store retailers.

Non-Store Retailers

Non-store retailers, like store retailers, are organized to serve the general public, but their retailing methods differ. The establishments of this subsector reach customers and market merchandise with methods such as, the broadcasting of infomercials, the broadcasting and publishing of direct-response advertising, the publishing of traditional and electronic catalogues, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls) and distribution by vending machines.

The methods of transaction and delivery of merchandise vary by type of non-store retailers. For example, non-store retailers that reach their customers using information technologies can receive payment at the time of purchase or at the time of delivery, and the delivery of the merchandise may be done by the retailer or by a third party, such as the post office or a courier. In contrast, non-store retailers that reach their customers by door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls) and vending machines typically receive payment and deliver the merchandise to the customer at the time of the purchase.

The non-store retailers subsector also includes establishments engaged in the home delivery of products. This includes home heating oil dealers and newspaper delivery companies.
 
441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing motor vehicles and providing complementary services, and retailing motor vehicle parts and accessories. The establishments of this subsector are generally specialized in the retailing of particular types of vehicles or in the retailing of particular types of parts and accessories.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- heavy-duty truck sales (41, Wholesale Trade)
 
4411 Automobile Dealers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- RV, watercraft, motorcycle and snowmobile retailing (4412, Other Motor Vehicle Dealers)
 
44111 New Car Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans, to final consumers or to automobile lessors. These establishments also typically retail used cars, replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- used car retailing (44112, Used Car Dealers)
- providing automotive repair services, without retailing motor vehicles (8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance)
 
441110 New Car Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans, to final consumers or to automobile lessors. These establishments also typically retail used cars, replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
44112 Used Car Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing new and used automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans (44111, New Car Dealers)
- providing automotive repair services, without retailing motor vehicles (8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance)
 
441120 Used Car Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans.
Example Activities
 
4412 Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used vehicles, except automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and light-duty trucks and vans, including mini-vans. Establishments engaged in the retailing of motor homes, recreational trailers, campers, motorcycles, recreational watercraft, snowmobiles, off-road all-terrain vehicles, utility trailers and aircraft are included.
 
44121 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used RVs, such as motor homes, recreational trailers and campers. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing utility trailers (44122, Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers)
- retailing new and used manufactured (mobile) homes (45393, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers)
 
441210 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used RVs, such as motor homes, recreational trailers and campers. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
44122 Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used motorcycles, watercraft and other vehicles, such as snowmobiles, off-road all-terrain vehicles, utility trailers, and aircraft. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
 
441220 Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used motorcycles, watercraft and other vehicles, such as snowmobiles, off-road all-terrain vehicles, utility trailers, and aircraft. These establishments also typically retail replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories and Tire Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive parts and accessories.
 
44131 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, rebuilt and used automotive parts and accessories; both retailing automotive parts and accessories and repairing automobiles; and retailing automotive accessories that generally require installation.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- selling used auto parts from a non-retail location, commonly known as automobile recyclers (41531, Used Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Wholesaler-Distributors)
- tire retailing (44132, Tire Dealers)
- repairing and replacing automotive parts, such as transmissions, mufflers, brake linings and glass (81111, Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance)
 
441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, rebuilt and used automotive parts and accessories; both retailing automotive parts and accessories and repairing automobiles; and retailing automotive accessories that generally require installation.
Example Activities
 
44132 Tire Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing tires and tubes. These establishments also typically provide complementary services, such as tire mounting and wheel balancing and aligning.
 
441320 Tire Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing tires and tubes. These establishments also typically provide complementary services, such as tire mounting and wheel balancing and aligning.
Example Activities
 
442 Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture and home furnishings. These establishments usually operate from showrooms and many offer interior decorating services in addition to the sale of products.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- used furniture and home furnishings retailing (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing furniture and home furnishings by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4421 Furniture Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, household and office furniture. These establishments may also retail major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings and floor coverings, and may provide interior decorating services.
 
44211 Furniture Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, household and office furniture. These establishments may also retail major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings and floor coverings, and may provide interior decorating services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing custom furniture made on the premises (337, Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing)
- retailing office furniture, office equipment and supplies (45321, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores)
- retailing used household furniture (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
 
442110 Furniture Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, household and office furniture. These establishments may also retail major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings and floor coverings, and may provide interior decorating services.
Example Activities
 
4422 Home Furnishings Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing home furnishings, such as floor coverings, window treatments, kitchen and tableware, bedding and linens, lamps and shades, bathroom accessories, and pictures and picture frames.
 
44221 Floor Covering Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, wood floor coverings, and floor tiles, except ceramic. These establishments also typically provide installation and repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- installing, but not retailing, floor coverings (23242, Terrazzo and Tile Work)
- retailing ceramic tiles only or hardwood flooring only (44419, Other Building Material Dealers)
 
442210 Floor Covering Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, wood floor coverings, and floor tiles, except ceramic. These establishments also typically provide installation and repair services.
Example Activities
 
44229 Other Home Furnishings Stores
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings, such as window treatments, kitchen and tableware, bedding and linens, brooms and brushes, lamps and shades, and prints and picture frames.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- new furniture retailing (44211, Furniture Stores)
- retailing floor coverings (44221, Floor Covering Stores)
- providing interior decorating services, but not retailing home furnishings (54141, Interior Design Services)
 
442291 Window Treatment Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing ready-made and custom draperies, blinds and shades.
Example Activities
 
442292 Print and Picture Frame Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing posters, prints and ready-made frames, and in custom framing, mounting and laminating. These establishments may also retail a limited number of original works of art.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing original and limited edition art works, including native art and art carvings (453920, Art Dealers)
Example Activities
 
442298 All Other Home Furnishings Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings.
Example Activities
 
443 Electronics and Appliance Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing household appliances, home audio and video equipment, cameras, computers and related goods. These establishments may also retail replacement parts and provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing used household appliances, home audio and video equipment, cameras, computers and related goods (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing household appliances, home audio and video equipment, cameras, computers and related goods by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4431 Electronics and Appliance Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing household appliances, home audio and video equipment, cameras, computers and related goods. These establishments may also retail replacement parts and provide repair services.
 
44311 Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new household appliances, home audio and video equipment, and other electronic products. These establishments may also retail used electronics and appliances, provide repair services, and retail computers and computer software.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- computer, computer peripheral equipment and software retailing (44312, Computer and Software Stores)
- electronic toy retailing (45112, Hobby, Toy and Game Stores)
- retailing used household appliances (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- repairing, without retailing, appliances, televisions or other electronic products (81121, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
 
443110 Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new household appliances, home audio and video equipment, and other electronic products. These establishments may also retail used electronics and appliances, provide repair services, and retail computers and computer software.
Example Activities
 
44312 Computer and Software Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer peripherals, pre-packaged software, game software and related products. These establishments may also retail used computer equipment and replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing electronic toys, such as television (TV) games and hand-held games (45112, Hobby, Toy and Game Stores)
- repairing, without retailing, computers (81121, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
 
443120 Computer and Software Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer peripherals, pre-packaged software, game software and related products. These establishments may also retail used computer equipment and replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
44313 Camera and Photographic Supplies Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new cameras, photographic equipment and photographic supplies. These establishments may also retail used cameras and photographic equipment, and replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair and film developing services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- video camera retailing (44311, Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores)
- repairing, without retailing, photographic equipment (81121, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- commercially developing film and photographic prints; one-hour film developing (81292, Photo Finishing Services)
 
443130 Camera and Photographic Supplies Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new cameras, photographic equipment and photographic supplies. These establishments may also retail used cameras and photographic equipment, and replacement parts and accessories, and provide repair and film developing services.
Example Activities
 
444 Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a specialized or general line of building and home improvement materials, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, outdoor power equipment, and nursery and garden products.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing used building and home improvement materials, and lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing building and home improvement materials, and lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4441 Building Material and Supplies Dealers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing building materials, hardware, paint, wallpaper and related supplies.
 
44411 Home Centres
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, doors and windows, plumbing goods, electrical goods, floor coverings, tools, housewares, hardware, paint and wallpaper, and lawn and garden equipment and supplies. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate sections. These establishments may provide installation and repair services for the merchandise they retail.
 
444110 Home Centres
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, doors and windows, plumbing goods, electrical goods, floor coverings, tools, housewares, hardware, paint and wallpaper, and lawn and garden equipment and supplies. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate sections. These establishments may provide installation and repair services for the merchandise they retail.
Example Activities
 
44412 Paint and Wallpaper Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper and related supplies.
 
444120 Paint and Wallpaper Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing paint, wallpaper and related supplies.
Example Activities
 
44413 Hardware Stores
This industry comprises establishments, known as hardware stores, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of basic hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware. These establishments may sell additional product lines, such as paint, housewares and garden supplies, that are not normally arranged in separate departments.
 
444130 Hardware Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as hardware stores, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of basic hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware. These establishments may sell additional product lines, such as paint, housewares and garden supplies, that are not normally arranged in separate departments.
Example Activities
 
44419 Other Building Material Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of building materials. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies (44411, Home Centres)
- paint and wallpaper retailing (44412, Paint and Wallpaper Stores)
- retailing a general line of hardware items (44413, Hardware Stores)
 
444190 Other Building Material Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of building materials. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing.
Example Activities
 
4442 Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing lawn and garden equipment and supplies.
 
44421 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing outdoor power equipment. These establishments also retail replacement parts and may provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- repairing, without retailing, outdoor power equipment (81141, Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance)
 
444210 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing outdoor power equipment. These establishments also retail replacement parts and may provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
44422 Nursery and Garden Centres
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products, such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs and sod, that are predominantly grown elsewhere. These establishments may provide landscaping services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- growing and retailing nursery stock (11142, Nursery and Floriculture Production)
- providing landscaping services (56173, Landscaping Services)
 
444220 Nursery and Garden Centres
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing nursery and garden products, such as trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs and sod, that are predominantly grown elsewhere. These establishments may provide landscaping services.
Example Activities
 
445 Food and Beverage Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general or specialized line of food or beverage products.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a general or specialized line of food or beverage products by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4451 Grocery Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food products.
 
44511 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
This industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery stores, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned, dry and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh and prepared meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked products and snack foods. These establishments also typically retail a range of non-food household products, such as household paper products, toiletries and non-prescription drugs.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a limited line of food and convenience items (44512, Convenience Stores)
- retailing prescription drugs in a supermarket, on a concession basis (44611, Pharmacies and Drug Stores)
- retailing a general line of food products as well as a general line of non-food products (45291, Warehouse Clubs and Superstores)
 
445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery stores, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned, dry and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh and prepared meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked products and snack foods. These establishments also typically retail a range of non-food household products, such as household paper products, toiletries and non-prescription drugs.
Example Activities
 
44512 Convenience Stores
This industry comprises establishments, known as convenience stores, primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of convenience items that generally includes milk, bread, soft drinks, snacks, tobacco products, newspapers and magazines. These establishments may retail a limited line of canned goods, dairy products, household paper and cleaning products, as well as alcoholic beverages, and provide related services, such as lottery ticket sales and video rental.
Exclusion(s):
- convenience stores that sell gasoline (44711, Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores)
 
445120 Convenience Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as convenience stores, primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of convenience items that generally includes milk, bread, soft drinks, snacks, tobacco products, newspapers and magazines. These establishments may retail a limited line of canned goods, dairy products, household paper and cleaning products, as well as alcoholic beverages, and provide related services, such as lottery ticket sales and video rental.
Example Activities
 
4452 Specialty Food Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of food products.
 
44521 Meat Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry. Delicatessens primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are included.
 
445210 Meat Markets
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry. Delicatessens primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are included.
Example Activities
 
44522 Fish and Seafood Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products.
 
445220 Fish and Seafood Markets
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products.
Example Activities
 
44523 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- growing vegetables and fruits and selling them at roadside stands (11121, Vegetable and Melon Farming)
 
445230 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables.
Example Activities
 
44529 Other Specialty Food Stores
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods. Dairy product stores, baked goods stores, and candy, nut and confectionery stores are included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing candy and confectionery products made on premises, not for immediate consumption (3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing)
- retailing goods baked on the premises, not for immediate consumption (31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing)
- retailing food for immediate consumption (e.g., donut and bagel shops) (722, Food Services and Drinking Places)
 
445291 Baked Goods Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing baked goods not baked on the premises, and not for immediate consumption.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing goods baked on premises, not for immediate consumption (31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing)
- retailing baked goods for immediate consumption whether or not baked on the premises, (722210, Limited-Service Eating Places)
Example Activities
 
445292 Confectionery and Nut Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts and popcorn.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing confectionery goods and nuts made on premises, not for immediate consumption (3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing)
Example Activities
 
445299 All Other Specialty Food Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- preparing and serving snack items for immediate consumption (722210, Limited-Service Eating Places)
Example Activities
 
4453 Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and liquor.
 
44531 Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and liquor.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing convenience items as well as alcoholic beverages (44512, Convenience Stores)
- retailing beer and wine-making supplies (45399, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers)
- providing prepared drinks for immediate consumption on the premises (72241, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages))
 
445310 Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and liquor.
Example Activities
 
446 Health and Personal Care Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care products. Drug stores and pharmacies, cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores, optical goods stores, food (health) supplement stores and health appliance stores are included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing health and personal care products by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4461 Health and Personal Care Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care products. Drug stores and pharmacies, cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores, optical goods stores, food (health) supplement stores and health appliance stores are included.
 
44611 Pharmacies and Drug Stores
This industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines. These establishments also typically retail snacks, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, greeting cards and stationery, and health aids, and may also retail confectionery, tobacco products, novelties and giftware, and cameras and photographic supplies.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements and body enhancing supplements (44619, Other Health and Personal Care Stores)
 
446110 Pharmacies and Drug Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as pharmacies and drug stores, primarily engaged in retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines. These establishments also typically retail snacks, cosmetics, personal hygiene products, greeting cards and stationery, and health aids, and may also retail confectionery, tobacco products, novelties and giftware, and cameras and photographic supplies.
Example Activities
 
44612 Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies and Perfume Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products.
 
446120 Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies and Perfume Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products.
Example Activities
 
44613 Optical Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. These establishments may or may not grind lenses to order on the premises. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing non-prescription sunglasses are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- lens grinding without retailing (33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing)
- operating a private or group practice of optometry (62132, Offices of Optometrists)
 
446130 Optical Goods Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses. These establishments may or may not grind lenses to order on the premises. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing non-prescription sunglasses are also included.
Example Activities
 
44619 Other Health and Personal Care Stores
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care items, such as vitamin supplements, hearing aids, and medical equipment and supplies are included.
 
446191 Food (Health) Supplement Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing food supplement products, such as vitamins, nutrition supplements and body enhancing supplements. These establishments may also retail a limited line of health food products.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing organic foods, such as fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and cereals and grains (445, Food and Beverage Stores)
- retailing prescription and non-prescription drugs (446110, Pharmacies and Drug Stores)
Example Activities
 
446199 All Other Health and Personal Care Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of health and personal care merchandise. These establishments may provide fitting services in addition to retailing.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing prescription or non-prescription drugs and medicines (446110, Pharmacies and Drug Stores)
- retailing food supplement products (446191, Food (Health) Supplement Stores)
Example Activities
 
447 Gasoline Stations
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing motor fuels, whether or not the gasoline station is operated in conjunction with a convenience store, repair garage, restaurant or other type of operation. Establishments that operate gasoline stations on behalf of their owners and receive a commission on the sale of fuels are also included.
 
4471 Gasoline Stations
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing motor fuels, whether or not the gasoline station is operated in conjunction with a convenience store, repair garage, restaurant or other type of operation. Establishments that operate gasoline stations on behalf of their owners and receive a commission on the sale of fuels are also included.
 
44711 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive fuels combined with the retail sale of a limited line of merchandise, such as milk, bread, soft drinks and snacks in a convenience store setting. Establishments that operate such establishments on behalf of their owners are also included.
 
447110 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive fuels combined with the retail sale of a limited line of merchandise, such as milk, bread, soft drinks and snacks in a convenience store setting. Establishments that operate such establishments on behalf of their owners are also included.
Example Activities
 
44719 Other Gasoline Stations
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing gasoline, diesel fuel and automotive oils, whether or not the gasoline station is operated in conjunction with a repair garage, restaurant or other type of operation. Establishments that operate such establishments on behalf of their owners are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- operating gasoline stations combined with convenience stores (44711, Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores)
 
447190 Other Gasoline Stations
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing gasoline, diesel fuel and automotive oils, whether or not the gasoline station is operated in conjunction with a repair garage, restaurant or other type of operation. Establishments that operate such establishments on behalf of their owners are also included.
Example Activities
 
448 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing clothing and clothing accessories.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing used clothing and clothing accessories (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing clothing and clothing accessories by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4481 Clothing Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, ready-to-wear clothing.
 
44811 Men's Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing. These establishments may also provide alterations on the garments they sell.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing men's custom clothing made on the premises (3152, Cut and Sew Clothing Manufacturing)
- retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (44814, Family Clothing Stores)
- retailing men's and boys' clothing accessories (44815, Clothing Accessories Stores)
- retailing a specialized line of apparel, such as raincoats, leather coats, fur apparel and swimwear (44819, Other Clothing Stores)
 
448110 Men's Clothing Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing. These establishments may also provide alterations on the garments they sell.
Example Activities
 
44812 Women's Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, women's, ready-to-wear clothing, including maternity wear.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing women's custom clothing made on the premises (3152, Cut and Sew Clothing Manufacturing)
- retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (44814, Family Clothing Stores)
- retailing women's clothing accessories (44815, Clothing Accessories Stores)
- retailing a specialized line of clothing, such as bridal gowns, raincoats, leather apparel, fur clothing and swimwear (44819, Other Clothing Stores)
 
448120 Women's Clothing Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, women's, ready-to-wear clothing, including maternity wear.
Example Activities
 
44813 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, children's and infants', ready-to-wear clothing.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (44814, Family Clothing Stores)
- retailing children's and infants', clothing accessories (44815, Clothing Accessories Stores)
 
448130 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, children's and infants', ready-to-wear clothing.
Example Activities
 
44814 Family Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, ready-to-wear clothing for men, women and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age group.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing new, men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing (44811, Men's Clothing Stores)
- retailing new, women's, ready-to-wear clothing (44812, Women's Clothing Stores)
- retailing children's and infants', ready-to-wear clothing (44813, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores)
- retailing specialized clothing, such as raincoats, bridal gowns, leather apparel, fur clothing and swimwear (44819, Other Clothing Stores)
 
448140 Family Clothing Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new, ready-to-wear clothing for men, women and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age group.
Example Activities
 
44815 Clothing Accessories Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a single or general line of new clothing accessories.
 
448150 Clothing Accessories Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a single or general line of new clothing accessories.
Example Activities
 
44819 Other Clothing Stores
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new clothing.
 
448191 Fur Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing ready-to-wear or custom-made fur apparel.
Example Activities
 
448199 All Other Clothing Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new clothing.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing custom clothing and accessories made on the premises (315, Clothing Manufacturing)
- retailing a general line of men's and boys', ready-to-wear clothing (448110, Men's Clothing Stores)
- maternity wear retailing (448120, Women's Clothing Stores)
- retailing a general line of children's and infants' ready-to-wear clothing (448130, Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores)
- retailing ready-to-wear clothing for both genders and all age groups (448140, Family Clothing Stores)
- retailing athletic uniforms (451110, Sporting Goods Stores)
Example Activities
 
4482 Shoe Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear. These establishments may also retail shoe-care products.
 
44821 Shoe Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear. These establishments may also retail shoe-care products.
 
448210 Shoe Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear. These establishments may also retail shoe-care products.
Example Activities
 
4483 Jewellery, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing jewellery, luggage and leather goods, and clothing accessories, such as hats, gloves, handbags, ties and belts.
 
44831 Jewellery Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing jewellery, sterling and plated silverware, and watches and clocks. These establishments may provide services such as cutting and mounting stones and jewellery repair.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing costume jewellery (44815, Clothing Accessories Stores)
 
448310 Jewellery Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing jewellery, sterling and plated silverware, and watches and clocks. These establishments may provide services such as cutting and mounting stones and jewellery repair.
Example Activities
 
44832 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks and related products, and establishments engaged in retailing a line of leather items.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a single or general line of leather and non-leather clothing accessories (44815, Clothing Accessories Stores)
- retailing leather coats and other leather clothing articles (44819, Other Clothing Stores)
 
448320 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing luggage, briefcases, trunks and related products, and establishments engaged in retailing a line of leather items.
Example Activities
 
451 Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing sporting goods, games and toys, sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories, musical instruments, books and other reading materials, and audio and video recordings.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing used sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4511 Sporting Goods, Hobby and Musical Instrument Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, games and toys, and musical instruments.
 
45111 Sporting Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods. These establishments may also retail used sporting goods, and provide repair services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- camper and camping trailer retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers)
- snowmobile, motorized bicycle and motorized golf cart retailing (44122, Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers)
- athletic shoe retailing (44821, Shoe Stores)
- repairing or servicing, without selling, sporting goods (81149, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance)
 
451110 Sporting Goods Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods. These establishments may also retail used sporting goods, and provide repair services.
Example Activities
 
45112 Hobby, Toy and Game Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing software, including game software (44312, Computer and Software Stores)
- retailing artists' supplies or collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards (45399, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers)
 
451120 Hobby, Toy and Game Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and hobby and craft supplies.
Example Activities
 
45113 Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories. These stores may also retail sewing machines.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- sewing machine retailing (44311, Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores)
 
451130 Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories. These stores may also retail sewing machines.
Example Activities
 
45114 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music and related supplies. These establishments may also rent and repair musical instruments.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing musical recordings (45122, Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores)
- renting, without retailing, musical instruments (53229, Other Consumer Goods Rental)
- repairing, without retailing, musical instruments (81149, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance)
 
451140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments, sheet music and related supplies. These establishments may also rent and repair musical instruments.
Example Activities
 
4512 Book, Periodical and Music Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and audio and video recordings.
 
45121 Book Stores and News Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- selling newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals via electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
- delivering newspapers to homes (45439, Other Direct Selling Establishments)
 
451210 Book Stores and News Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines and other periodicals.
Example Activities
 
45122 Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new audio and video recordings in any format\medium.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- computer software retailing (44312, Computer and Software Stores)
- retailing pre-recorded tapes, compact discs and records by mail-order (45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses)
 
451220 Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new audio and video recordings in any format\medium.
Example Activities
 
452 General Merchandise Stores
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise that may, or may not, include a general line of grocery items.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a general line of building and home improvement materials (44411, Home Centres)
- retailing a general line of grocery items (44511, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores)
- retailing a general line of used goods (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
- retailing a general line of goods by means of electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)
 
4521 Department Stores
This industry group comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.
 
45211 Department Stores
This industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.
Exclusion(s):
- warehouse-style stores engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items (45291, Warehouse Clubs and Superstores)
 
452110 Department Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as department stores, primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of products, with each merchandise line constituting a separate department within the store. Selected departments may be operated by separate establishments, on a concession basis.
Example Activities
 
4529 Other General Merchandise Stores
This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in retailing goods in general merchandise stores.
 
45291 Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
This industry comprises establishments, known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercentres, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items, and typically selling grocery items in larger formats.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing a general line of grocery items (44511, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores)
- retailing a general line of merchandise in department stores (45211, Department Stores)
 
452910 Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercentres, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of grocery items in combination with a general line of non-grocery items, and typically selling grocery items in larger formats.
Example Activities
 
45299 All Other General Merchandise Stores
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new merchandise. Establishments known as home and auto supplies stores, catalogue showrooms, agricultural co-op stores, variety stores and country general stores are included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- automotive parts retailing (44131, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores)
- retailing merchandise in catalogue showrooms, without stock (45411, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses)
 
452991 Home and Auto Supplies Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of auto supplies, such as tires, batteries, parts and accessories, along with a general line of home supplies, such as hardware, housewares, small appliances, sporting goods, and lawn and garden equipment and supplies.
Example Activities
 
452999 All Other Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new merchandise.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- merchandise retailing in catalogue showrooms, without stock (454110, Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses)
Example Activities
 
453 Miscellaneous Store Retailers
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a specialized line of merchandise in other types of specialty stores. Florists, office supplies stores, stationery stores, gift, novelty and souvenir stores, used merchandise stores, pet and pet supplies stores, art dealers and manufactured (mobile) home dealers are included.
 
4531 Florists
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell.
 
45311 Florists
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing flowers or nursery stock grown on the premises (11142, Nursery and Floriculture Production)
- retailing trees, shrubs, plants, seeds, bulbs and sod grown elsewhere (44422, Nursery and Garden Centres)
 
453110 Florists
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments typically prepare the arrangements they sell.
Example Activities
 
4532 Office Supplies, Stationery and Gift Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new office supplies, stationery and gifts.
 
45321 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing office supplies or a combination of office supplies, equipment and furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery and school supplies are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- office furniture retailing (44211, Furniture Stores)
- typewriter retailing (44311, Appliance, Television and Other Electronics Stores)
- computer retailing (44312, Computer and Software Stores)
- greeting card retailing (45322, Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores)
 
453210 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing office supplies or a combination of office supplies, equipment and furniture. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing stationery and school supplies are also included.
Example Activities
 
45322 Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios. These establishments may also retail stationery.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- stationery retailing (45321, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores)
 
453220 Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios. These establishments may also retail stationery.
Example Activities
 
4533 Used Merchandise Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included.
 
45331 Used Merchandise Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- used automobile retailing (44112, Used Car Dealers)
- used RV retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers)
- used motorcycle and boat retailing (44122, Motorcycle, Boat and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers)
- used tire retailing (44132, Tire Dealers)
- used mobile home retailing (45393, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers)
- retailing a general line of used merchandise on an auction basis (45399, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers)
- operating pawnshops (52229, Other Non-Depository Credit Intermediation)
 
453310 Used Merchandise Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing antiques are also included.
Example Activities
 
4539 Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
This industry group comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry group, primarily engaged in retailing new merchandise in other types of specialty stores.
 
45391 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet food and pet supplies. These establishments may also provide pet grooming services.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- providing veterinary services (54194, Veterinary Services)
- providing pet grooming and boarding services (81291, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services)
 
453910 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet food and pet supplies. These establishments may also provide pet grooming services.
Example Activities
 
45392 Art Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works. Establishments primarily engaged in the exhibition of native art and art carvings for retail sale are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- retailing art reproductions (44229, Other Home Furnishings Stores)
- operating non-commercial art galleries (71211, Museums)
 
453920 Art Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition art works. Establishments primarily engaged in the exhibition of native art and art carvings for retail sale are also included.
Example Activities
 
45393 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used manufactured (mobile) homes, parts and equipment. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing the homes.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- motor home, camper and travel trailer retailing (44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers)
- retailing prefabricated buildings and kits (44419, Other Building Material Dealers)
 
453930 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used manufactured (mobile) homes, parts and equipment. These establishments may provide installation services in addition to retailing the homes.
Example Activities
 
45399 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise, such as tobacco and tobacco products; artists' supplies; collectors' items, such as coins, stamps, autographs and cards; beer and wine making supplies; swimming pool supplies and accessories; religious goods; and monuments and tombstones. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- auctioning new and used merchandise on a fee basis (56199, All Other Support Services)
 
453992 Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing beer and wine-making supplies and equipment. These establishments may also provide access to on-premise beer and wine-making equipment.
Example Activities
 
453999 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores)
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- new and used merchandise auctioning on a fee basis (561990, All Other Support Services)
Example Activities
 
454 Non-Store Retailers
This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise by non-store retail methods. The establishments of this subsector employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising, publishing traditional and electronic catalogues, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, temporary displaying of merchandise (temporary stands or stalls), and distribution by vending machines, to reach their customers and market their merchandise.
 
4541 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the electronic and print media to induce direct response by the customer. These establishments employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising and publishing traditional or electronic catalogues, to display their merchandise and reach their customers. Transactions between these retailers and their customers typically require the use of information technology (telephone or computer network) and the delivery of merchandise is typically done by mail or courier. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms, without stock, are also included.
 
45411 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the electronic and print media to induce direct response by the customer. These establishments employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising and publishing traditional or electronic catalogues, to display their merchandise and reach their customers. Transactions between these retailers and their customers typically require the use of information technology (telephone or computer network) and the delivery of merchandise is typically done by mail or courier. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms, without stock, are also included.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- operating call centres (tele-marketing bureaus) (56142, Telephone Call Centres)
 
454110 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the electronic and print media to induce direct response by the customer. These establishments employ methods, such as broadcasting infomercials, broadcasting and publishing direct-response advertising and publishing traditional or electronic catalogues, to display their merchandise and reach their customers. Transactions between these retailers and their customers typically require the use of information technology (telephone or computer network) and the delivery of merchandise is typically done by mail or courier. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalogue showrooms, without stock, are also included.
Example Activities
 
4542 Vending Machine Operators
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise.
 
45421 Vending Machine Operators
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- selling insurance policies through vending machines (524, Insurance Carriers and Related Activities)
- operating coin-operated amusement machines (71312, Amusement Arcades)
- operating coin-operated gambling machines (71329, Other Gambling Industries)
 
454210 Vending Machine Operators
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in owning, stocking and servicing vending machines designed to retail merchandise.
Example Activities
 
4543 Direct Selling Establishments
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in non-store retailing, except direct response marketing and operating vending machines. These establishments use methods, such as home delivery, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls), to reach their customers and market their merchandise.
 
45431 Fuel Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas and other fuels via direct selling. Heating oil dealers may also provide furnace repair and maintenance services in addition to retailing and delivering oil.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- installing, without retailing, oil burners (23252, Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Installation)
- repairing oil burners (81141, Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance)
 
454310 Fuel Dealers
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas and other fuels via direct selling. Heating oil dealers may also provide furnace repair and maintenance services in addition to retailing and delivering oil.
Example Activities
 
45439 Other Direct Selling Establishments
This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in non-store retailing. These establishments use methods, such as door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls), to reach their customers and market their merchandise.
Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
- preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles catering a route or from non-motorized carts (72233, Mobile Food Services)
 
454390 Other Direct Selling Establishments
This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in non-store retailing. These establishments use methods, such as door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration and temporary displaying of merchandise (stalls), to reach their customers and market their merchandise.
Example Activities


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