United States: 2002

2002 Economic Census

Retail Trade

Geographic Area Series

Issued August 2005

EC02-44A-1US

U.S. Department of Commerce

Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
This report was prepared in the Service Sector Statistics Division under the direction of Bobby E.

Russell, Assistant Division Chief for Census Programs. Planning, management, and coordination of this

report were under the supervision of Fay Dorsett, Chief, Retail Census Branch, assisted by Thomas G.

Dassel, Darrell S. Dow, Peter H. Lee, John W. Nogle II, Barbara T. Parlett, and Maria A.

Poschinger. Primary staff assistance was provided by Craig A. Carpenter, Maunda M. C. Charles,

Jamie R. English, Stephanie L. Glegorovich, Donna J. Pickeral, Katherine J. Russell, Shane E.

Sallee, Amber L. Spriggs, Jeremy R. Stash, Amber D. Tracy, Latroy M. Wands, and Jessica A.

Watts.

Mathematical and statistical techniques, as well as the coverage operations were provided by Ruth E.

Detlefsen, Assistant Division Chief for Research and Methodology, assisted by Scot A. Dahl, Leader,

Census/Current Integration Group, with staff assistance from Samson A. Adeshiyan and Anthony G.

Tersine Jr.

Eddie J. Salyers, Assistant Division Chief of Economic Planning and Coordination Division, was

responsible for overseeing the editing and tabulation procedures and the interactive analytical software.

Dennis Shoemaker and Kim Wortman, Special Assistants, John D. Ward, Chief, Analytical Branch,

and Brandy L. Yarbrough, Chief, Edit Branch, were responsible for developing the systems and

procedures for data collection, editing, review, and correction. Donna L. Hambric, Chief of the

Economic Planning Staff, was responsible for overseeing the systems and information for dissemination.

Douglas J. Miller, Chief, Tables and Dissemination Branch, assisted by Lisa Aispuro, Jamie Fleming,

Keith Fuller, Andrew W. Hait, and Kathy G. Padgett were responsible for developing the data

dissemination systems and procedures. The Geography Division staff, Robert LaMacchia, Chief,

developed geographic coding procedures and associated computer programs.

The Economic Statistical Methods and Programming Division, Howard R. Hogan, Chief, developed and

coordinated the computer processing systems. Barry F. Sessamen, Assistant Division Chief for Post

Collection, was responsible for design and implementation of the processing systems and computer

programs. Gary T. Sheridan, Chief, Macro Analytical Branch, assisted by Apparao V. Katikineni and

Edward F. Johnson provided computer programming and implementation.

The Systems Support Division provided the table composition system. Robert Joseph Brown, Table

Image Processing System (TIPS) Senior Software Engineer, was responsible for the design and

development of the TIPS, under the supervision of Robert J. Bateman, Assistant Division Chief,

Information Systems.

The staff of the National Processing Center performed mailout preparation and receipt operations,

clerical and analytical review activities, and data entry.

Margaret A. Smith, Bernadette J. Beasley, Michael T. Browne, and Alan R. Plisch of the

Administrative and Customer Services Division, Walter C. Odom, Chief, provided publication and

printing management, graphics design and composition, and editorial review for print and electronic

media. General direction and production management were provided by James R. Clark, Assistant

Division Chief, and Susan L. Rappa, Chief, Publications Services Branch.

Special acknowledgment is also due the many businesses whose cooperation contributed to the

publication of these data.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
United States: 2002

2002 Economic Census

Retail Trade

Geographic Area Series

Issued August 2005

EC02-44A-1US

U.S. Department of Commerce

Carlos M. Gutierrez,

Secretary

David A. Sampson,

Acting Deputy Secretary

Economics and Statistics Administration

Kathleen B. Cooper,

Under Secretary for

Economic Affairs

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Charles Louis Kincannon,

Director
Thomas L. Mesenbourg,

Associate Director

for Economic Programs

Thomas L. Mesenbourg,

Acting Assistant Director

for Economic Programs

Mark E. Wallace,

Chief, Service Sector

Statistics Division

ECONOMICS

AND STATISTICS

ADMINISTRATION

Economics

and Statistics

Administration

Kathleen B. Cooper,

Under Secretary

for Economic Affairs

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Charles Louis Kincannon,

Director

Hermann Habermann,

Deputy Director and

Chief Operating Officer
CONTENTS

Introduction to the Economic Census v 

Retail Trade ix 

Tables

1. Summary Statistics for the United States: 2002 1 

Appendixes

A. Explanation of Terms A–1 

B. NAICS Codes, Titles, and Descriptions B–1 

C. Methodology C–1 

D. Geographic Notes  

E. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas  

Not applicable for this report.

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Introduction to the Economic Census

PURPOSES AND USES OF THE ECONOMIC CENSUS

The economic census is the major source of facts about the structure and functioning of the

nation’s economy. It provides essential information for government, business, industry, and the

general public. Title 13 of the United States Code (Sections 131, 191, and 224) directs the Census

Bureau to take the economic census every 5 years, covering years ending in “2” and “7.”

The economic census furnishes an important part of the framework for such composite measures

as the gross domestic product estimates, input/output measures, production and price indexes,

and other statistical series that measure short-term changes in economic conditions. Specific uses

of economic census data include the following:

• Policymaking agencies of the federal government use the data to monitor economic activity and

to assess the effectiveness of policies.

• State and local governments use the data to assess business activities and tax bases within

their jurisdictions and to develop programs to attract business.

• Trade associations study trends in their own and competing industries, which allows them to

keep their members informed of market changes.

• Individual businesses use the data to locate potential markets and to analyze their own production and sales performance relative to industry or area averages.

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIONS

Data from the 2002 Economic Census are published primarily according to the 2002 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). NAICS was first adopted in the United States, Canada,

and Mexico in 1997. The 2002 Economic Census covers the following NAICS sectors:

21 Mining

22 Utilities

23 Construction

31-33 Manufacturing

42 Wholesale Trade

44-45 Retail Trade

48-49 Transportation and Warehousing

51 Information

52 Finance and Insurance

53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

55 Management of Companies and Enterprises

56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

61 Educational Services

62 Health Care and Social Assistance

71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

72 Accommodation and Food Services

81 Other Services (except Public Administration)

(Not listed above are the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting sector (NAICS 11), partially

covered by the census of agriculture conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the

Public Administration sector (NAICS 92), largely covered by the census of governments conducted

by the Census Bureau.)

The 20 NAICS sectors are subdivided into 100 subsectors (three-digit codes), 317 industry groups

(four-digit codes), and, as implemented in the United States, 1,179 industries (six-digit codes).

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RELATIONSHIP TO HISTORICAL INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIONS

Prior to the 1997 Economic Census, data were published according to the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. While many of the individual NAICS industries correspond directly to industries as defined under the SIC system, most of the higher level groupings do not. Particular care

should be taken in comparing data for retail trade, wholesale trade, and manufacturing, which are

sector titles used in both NAICS and SIC, but cover somewhat different groups of industries. The

1997 Economic Census Bridge Between NAICS and SIC demonstrates the relationships between

NAICS and SIC industries. Where changes are significant, it may not be possible to construct time

series that include data for points both before and after 1997.

Most industry classifications remained unchanged between 1997 and 2002, but NAICS 2002

includes substantial revisions within the construction and wholesale trade sectors, and a number

of revisions for the retail trade and information sectors. These changes are noted in industry definitions and will be demonstrated in the Bridge Between NAICS 2002 and NAICS 1997.

For 2002, data for enterprise support establishments (those functioning primarily to support the

activities of their company’s operating establishments, such as a warehouse or a research and

development laboratory) are included in the industry that reflects their activities (such as warehousing). For 1997, such establishments were termed auxiliaries and were excluded from industry

totals.

BASIS OF REPORTING

The economic census is conducted on an establishment basis. A company operating at more than

one location is required to file a separate report for each store, factory, shop, or other location.

Each establishment is assigned a separate industry classification based on its primary activity and

not that of its parent company. (For selected industries, only payroll, employment, and classification are collected for individual establishments, while other data are collected on a consolidated

basis.)

GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODING

Accurate and complete information on the physical location of each establishment is required to

tabulate the census data for states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, and

corporate municipalities (places) including cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs.

Respondents were required to report their physical location (street address, municipality, county,

and state) if it differed from their mailing address. For establishments not surveyed by mail (and

those single-establishment companies that did not provide acceptable information on physical

location), location information from administrative sources is used as a basis for coding.

AVAILABILITY OF ADDITIONAL DATA

All results of the 2002 Economic Census are available on the Census Bureau Internet site

(www.census.gov) and on digital versatile discs (DVD-ROMs) for sale by the Census Bureau. The

American FactFinder system at the Internet site allows selective retrieval and downloading of the

data. For more information, including a description of reports being issued, see the Internet site,

write to the U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233-6100, or call Customer Services at 301-

763-4100.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The economic census has been taken as an integrated program at 5-year intervals since 1967 and

before that for 1954, 1958, and 1963. Prior to that time, individual components of the economic

census were taken separately at varying intervals.

The economic census traces its beginnings to the 1810 Decennial Census, when questions on

manufacturing were included with those for population. Coverage of economic activities was

expanded for the 1840 Decennial Census and subsequent censuses to include mining and some

commercial activities. The 1905 Manufactures Census was the first time a census was taken apart

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from the regular decennial population census. Censuses covering retail and wholesale trade and

construction industries were added in 1930, as were some service trades in 1933. Censuses of

construction, manufacturing, and the other business censuses were suspended during World War

II.

The 1954 Economic Census was the first census to be fully integrated, providing comparable census data across economic sectors and using consistent time periods, concepts, definitions, classifications, and reporting units. It was the first census to be taken by mail, using lists of firms provided by the administrative records of other federal agencies. Since 1963, administrative records

also have been used to provide basic statistics for very small firms, reducing or eliminating the

need to send them census report forms.

The range of industries covered in the economic census expanded between 1967 and 2002. The

census of construction industries began on a regular basis in 1967, and the scope of service

industries, introduced in 1933, was broadened in 1967, 1977, and 1987. While a few transportation industries were covered as early as 1963, it was not until 1992 that the census broadened to

include all of transportation, communications, and utilities. Also new for 1992 was coverage of

financial, insurance, and real estate industries. With these additions, the economic census and the

separate census of governments and census of agriculture collectively covered roughly 98 percent

of all economic activity. New for 2002 is coverage of four industries classified in the agriculture,

forestry, and fishing sector under the SIC system: landscape architectural services, landscaping

services, veterinary services, and pet care services.

Printed statistical reports from the 1992 and earlier censuses provide historical figures for the

study of long-term time series and are available in some large libraries. Reports for 1997 were

published primarily on the Internet and copies of 1992 reports are also available there. CD-ROMs

issued from the 1987, 1992, and 1997 Economic Censuses contain databases that include all or

nearly all data published in print, plus additional statistics, such as ZIP Code statistics, published

only on CD-ROM.

SOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION

More information about the scope, coverage, classification system, data items, and publications

for the 2002 Economic Census and related surveys is published in the Guide to the 2002 Economic

Census at www.census.gov/econ/census02/guide. More information on the methodology, procedures, and history of the census will be published in the History of the 2002 Economic Census at

www.census.gov/econ/www/history.html.

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Retail Trade

SCOPE

The Retail Trade sector (sector 44-45) comprises establishments 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: store and nonstore 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. In

addition to retailing merchandise, some types of store retailers are also engaged in the provision

of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. As a general rule, establishments engaged

in retailing merchandise and providing after-sales services are classified in this sector.

Nonstore 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 paper and electronic catalogs, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls (street vendors, except food), and distribution through vending machines. Establishments engaged in the direct sale (nonstore) of products, such as home heating oil dealers and home delivery newspaper routes, are classified in this

sector.

Exclusions. Excluded from this sector are governmental organizations classified in the covered

industries except for liquor stores operated by state and local governments. Data for direct sellers

with no paid employees and post exchanges, ship stores, and similar establishments operated on

military posts by agencies of the federal government are not included.

The tabulations for this sector do not include central administrative offices, warehouses, or other

establishments that serve retail establishments within the same organization. Data for such establishments are classified according to the nature of the service they provide. For example, separate

headquarters establishments are reported in NAICS sector 55, Management of Companies and

Enterprises.

The reports described below exclude establishments of firms with no paid employees. These

“nonemployers,” typically self-employed individuals or partnerships operating businesses that

they have not chosen to incorporate, are reported separately in Nonemployer Statistics. The contribution of nonemployers, moderate for this sector, may be examined at

www.census.gov/nonemployerimpact.

Definitions. Industry categories are defined in Appendix B, NAICS Codes, Titles, and Descriptions. Other terms are defined in Appendix A, Explanation of Terms.

REPORTS

The following reports provide statistics on this sector.

Industry Series. There are 21 reports, each covering a group of related industries. The reports

present, by kind of business for the United States, general statistics for establishments of firms

with payroll on number of establishments, sales, payroll, and employment; comparative statistics

for 2002 and 1997; product lines; and concentration of business activity in the largest firms. The

data in industry reports are preliminary and subject to change in the following reports.

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Geographic Area Series. There is a separate report for each state, the District of Columbia, and

the United States. Each state report presents, for establishments of firms with payroll, general statistics on number of establishments, sales, payroll, and employment by kind of business for the

state, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, and places with 2,500 inhabitants

or more. Greater kind-of-business detail is shown for larger areas. The United States report presents data for the United States as a whole for detailed kind-of-business classifications.

Subject Series:

• Product Lines. This report presents data on major categories of products sold for establishments of firms with payroll by kind of business. Data are presented for the United States,

states, and metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas.

• Establishment and Firm Size (Including Legal Form of Organization). This report presents sales, payroll, and employment data for the United States by sales size, by employment

size, and by legal form of organization for establishments of firms with payroll; and by sales

size (including concentration by largest firms), by employment size, and by number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits) for firms with payroll.

• Miscellaneous Subjects. This report presents data for a variety of industry-specific topics for

establishments of firms with payroll. Presentation of data varies by kind of business.

ZIP Code Statistics. This report presents data for establishments of firms with payroll by United

States ZIP Code.

Other reports. Data for this sector are also included in reports with multisector coverage, including Nonemployer Statistics, Comparative Statistics, Bridge Between 2002 NAICS and 1997 NAICS,

Business Expenses, and the Survey of Business Owners reports.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS COVERED

The level of geographic detail varies by report. Maps are available at

www.census.gov/econ2002maps. Notes specific to areas in the state are included in Appendix D,

Geographic Notes. Data may be presented for —

1. The United States as a whole.

2. States and the District of Columbia.

3. Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas. A core based statistical area (CBSA) contains a

core area with a substantial population nucleus, together with adjacent communities having a

high degree of social and economic integration with that core. CBSAs are differentiated into

metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas based on size criteria. Both metropolitan and

micropolitan statistical areas are defined in terms of entire counties, and are listed in Appendix E, Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas.

a. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (metro areas). Metro areas have at least one urbanized area of

50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.

b. Micropolitan Statistical Areas (micro areas). Micro areas have at least one urban cluster of

at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 population, plus adjacent territory that has a high

degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.

c. Metropolitan Divisions (metro divisions). If specified criteria are met, a metro area containing a single core with a population of 2.5 million or more may be subdivided to form

smaller groupings of counties referred to as Metropolitan Divisions.

d. Combined Statistical Areas (combined areas). If specified criteria are met, adjacent metro

and micro areas, in various combinations, may become the components of a new set of

areas called Combined Statistical Areas. The areas that combine retain their own designations as metro or micro areas within the larger combined area.

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4. Counties and county equivalents defined as of January 1, 2002. Counties are the primary divisions of states, except in Louisiana where they are called parishes and in Alaska where they

are called boroughs, census areas, and city and boroughs. Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, and

Virginia have one place or more that is independent of any county organization and constitutes primary divisions of their states. These places are treated as counties and as places.

5. Economic places.

a. Municipalities of 2,500 inhabitants or more defined as of January 1, 2002. These are areas

of significant population incorporated as cities, boroughs, villages, or towns according to

the 2000 Census of Population. For the economic census, boroughs, census areas, and city

and boroughs in Alaska and boroughs in New York are not included in this category.

b. Consolidated cities defined as of January 1, 2002. Consolidated cities are consolidated

governments which consist of separately incorporated municipalities.

c. Townships in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and towns in New York, Wisconsin,

and the six New England states with 10,000 inhabitants or more (according to the 2000

Census of Population).

d. Balance of county. Areas outside the entities listed above, including incorporated municipalities with populations of fewer than 2,500, towns and townships not qualifying as

noted above, and the remainders of counties outside places are categorized as “Balance of

county.”

DOLLAR VALUES

All dollar values presented are expressed in current dollars; i.e., 2002 data are expressed in 2002

dollars, and 1997 data, in 1997 dollars. Consequently, when making comparisons with prior

years, users of the data should consider the changes in prices that have occurred.

All dollar values are shown in thousands of dollars.

COMPARABILITY OF THE 1997 AND 2002 ECONOMIC CENSUSES

Both the 2002 Economic Census and the 1997 Economic Census present data based on the North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS). There were revisions to some industries in this

sector for 2002.

For the retail trade sector, additional levels of detail for department stores and nonstore retailers

are included in 2002 NAICS. Department stores are now further broken down into Department

Stores (except Discount Department Stores) and Discount Department Stores. Electronic Shopping

and Mail-Order Houses are now further broken down into Electronic Shopping, Electronic Auctions,

and Mail-Order Houses.

RELIABILITY OF DATA

All data compiled for this sector are subject to nonsampling errors. Nonsampling errors can be

attributed to many sources: inability to identify all cases in the actual universe; definition and

classification difficulties; differences in the interpretation of questions; errors in recording or coding the data obtained; and other errors of collection, response, coverage, processing, and estimation for missing or misreported data. Data presented in the Miscellaneous Subjects and Product

Lines reports for this sector are subject to sampling errors, as well as nonsampling errors.

The accuracy of these tabulated data is determined by the joint effects of the various nonsampling errors or by the joint effects of sampling and nonsampling errors. No direct measurement of

these effects has been obtained except for estimation for missing or misreported data, as by the

percentages shown in the tables. Precautionary steps were taken in all phases of the collection,

processing, and tabulation of the data in an effort to minimize the effects of nonsampling errors.

More information on the reliability of the data is included in Appendix C, Methodology.

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DISCLOSURE

In accordance with federal law governing census reports (Title 13 of the United States Code), no

data are published that would disclose the operations of an individual establishment or business.

However, the number of establishments in a kind-of-business classification is not considered a disclosure; therefore, this information may be released even though other information is withheld.

Techniques employed to limit disclosure are discussed at

www.census.gov/epcd/ec02/disclosure.htm.

AVAILABILITY OF MORE FREQUENT ECONOMIC DATA

The Census Bureau conducts annual and monthly surveys on retail trade. These surveys, while

providing more frequent observations, yield less kind-of-business and geographic detail than the

economic census. In addition, the County Business Patterns program offers annual statistics on

the number of establishments, employment, and payroll classified by industry within each county,

and Statistics of U.S. Businesses provides annual statistics classified by the employment size of

the enterprise, further classified by industry for the United States, and by broader categories for

states and metropolitan areas.

CONTACTS FOR DATA USERS

Questions about these data may be directed to the U.S. Census Bureau, Service Sector Statistics

Division, Retail Census Branch, 1-800-541-8345 or rcb@census.gov.

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

The following abbreviations and symbols are used with these data:

D Withheld to avoid disclosing data of individual companies; data are included in higher level totals

N Not available or not comparable

S Withheld because estimates did not meet publication standards

X Not applicable

Z Less than half the unit shown

a 0 to 19 employees

b 20 to 99 employees

c 100 to 249 employees

e 250 to 499 employees

f 500 to 999 employees

g 1,000 to 2,499 employees

h 2,500 to 4,999 employees

i 5,000 to 9,999 employees

j 10,000 to 24,999 employees

k 25,000 to 49,999 employees

l 50,000 to 99,999 employees

m 100,000 employees or more

r Revised

– Represents zero (page image/print only)

(CC) Consolidated city

(IC) Independent city

CDP Census designated place

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Table 1. Summary Statistics for the United States: 2002

[Includes only establishments of firms with payroll. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms, see Appendix A. Data based on the 2002 Economic

Census. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see note at end of table]

NAICS

code Kind of business

Percent of sales

Estab lishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees for

pay period

including

March 12

(number)

From

admini strative

records1 Estimated2

4445 Retail trade 1 114 637  3 056 421 997 302 113 581 72 444 977 14 647 675 11.7 5.8

441 Motor vehicle and parts dealers 125 139  801 740 162 64 548 763 15 143 160 1 845 496 13.5 5.0

4411 Automobile dealers 51 731  693 840 253 49 308 063 11 585 323 1 252 800 13.0 4.7

44111 New car dealers 26 670  645 759 322 46 306 269 10 865 160 1 143 753 11.0 4.4 441110 New car dealers 26 670  645 759 322 46 306 269 10 865 160 1 143 753 11.0 4.4 44112 Used car dealers 25 061  48 080 931 3 001 794 720 163 109 047 39.1 8.6 441120 Used car dealers 25 061  48 080 931 3 001 794 720 163 109 047 39.1 8.6

4412 Other motor vehicle dealers 15 710  47 135 901 4 290 265 936 982 139 228 18.8 6.7

44121 Recreational vehicle dealers 3 080  14 835 723 1 230 732 266 283 35 227 14.2 7.0

441210 Recreational vehicle dealers 3 080  14 835 723 1 230 732 266 283 35 227 14.2 7.0

44122 Motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers 12 630  32 300 178 3 059 533 670 699 104 001 20.9 6.6

441221 Motorcycle dealers 4 898  15 990 128 1 535 997 335 355 50 225 20.9 4.5

441222 Boat dealers 5 523  12 353 714 1 151 384 247 245 39 924 20.4 9.9

441229 All other motor vehicle dealers 2 209  3 956 336 372 152 88 099 13 852 22.4 4.9

4413 Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores 57 698  60 764 008 10 950 435 2 620 855 453 468 14.6 7.3

44131 Automotive parts and accessories stores 39 441  39 142 504 6 685 452 1 604 892 304 718 14.2 6.9

441310 Automotive parts and accessories stores 39 441  39 142 504 6 685 452 1 604 892 304 718 14.2 6.9

44132 Tire dealers 18 257  21 621 504 4 264 983 1 015 963 148 750 15.3 8.1

441320 Tire dealers 18 257  21 621 504 4 264 983 1 015 963 148 750 15.3 8.1

442 Furniture and home furnishings stores 65 204  91 814 210 12 843 300 3 067 065 535 029 17.3 8.3

4421 Furniture stores 28 244  50 221 652 6 918 840 1 678 877 249 807 16.6 9.8

44211 Furniture stores 28 244  50 221 652 6 918 840 1 678 877 249 807 16.6 9.8

442110 Furniture stores 28 244  50 221 652 6 918 840 1 678 877 249 807 16.6 9.8

4422 Home furnishings stores 36 960  41 592 558 5 924 460 1 388 188 285 222 18.2 6.5

44221 Floor covering stores 15 290  18 206 361 2 890 984 673 788 93 706 25.4 7.5 442210 Floor covering stores 15 290  18 206 361 2 890 984 673 788 93 706 25.4 7.5 44229 Other home furnishings stores 21 670  23 386 197 3 033 476 714 400 191 516 12.5 5.6 442291 Window treatment stores 2 163  1 127 570 189 329 43 936 9 033 26.5 10.6 442299 All other home furnishings stores 19 507  22 258 627 2 844 147 670 464 182 483 11.8 5.4

443 Electronics and appliance stores 46 779  82 228 017 9 329 827 2 266 720 391 015 10.8 6.5

4431 Electronics and appliance stores 46 779  82 228 017 9 329 827 2 266 720 391 015 10.8 6.5

44311 Appliance, television, and other electronics stores 33 866  62 378 568 7 063 402 1 710 160 297 338 10.6 5.7

443111 Household appliance stores 10 330  13 927 911 1 776 454 423 131 69 168 16.1 6.1

443112 Radio, television, and other electronics stores 23 536  48 450 657 5 286 948 1 287 029 228 170 9.0 5.5

44312 Computer and software stores 10 134  16 695 567 1 832 465 452 439 73 935 11.8 10.0

443120 Computer and software stores 10 134  16 695 567 1 832 465 452 439 73 935 11.8 10.0

44313 Camera and photographic supplies stores 2 779  3 153 882 433 960 104 121 19 742 9.6 5.5

443130 Camera and photographic supplies stores 2 779  3 153 882 433 960 104 121 19 742 9.6 5.5

444 Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers 88 314  246 560 851 30 066 671 7 024 390 1 160 016 8.7 6.9

4441 Building material and supplies dealers 67 190  215 640 919 26 282 496 6 201 404 988 707 8.0 6.5

44411 Home centers 5 644  94 759 588 9 401 241 2 241 800 411 656 1.4 1.4

444110 Home centers 5 644  94 759 588 9 401 241 2 241 800 411 656 1.4 1.4

44412 Paint and wallpaper stores 7 857  7 987 141 1 163 183 282 385 41 720 9.2 7.6

444120 Paint and wallpaper stores 7 857  7 987 141 1 163 183 282 385 41 720 9.2 7.6

44413 Hardware stores 15 103  16 601 582 2 591 062 606 499 142 881 20.6 6.7

444130 Hardware stores 15 103  16 601 582 2 591 062 606 499 142 881 20.6 6.7

44419 Other building material dealers 38 586  96 292 608 13 127 010 3 070 720 392 450 12.2 11.4

444190 Other building material dealers 38 586  96 292 608 13 127 010 3 070 720 392 450 12.2 11.4

4441901 Retail lumber yards 9 377  35 996 161 4 238 614 979 292 132 863 13.2 7.2

4441902 All other building material dealers 29 209  60 296 447 8 888 396 2 091 428 259 587 11.6 14.0

4442 Lawn and garden equipment and supplies stores 21 124  30 919 932 3 784 175 822 986 171 309 13.7 9.9

44421 Outdoor power equipment stores 4 421  4 517 469 605 841 136 496 24 725 22.0 5.2

444210 Outdoor power equipment stores 4 421  4 517 469 605 841 136 496 24 725 22.0 5.2

44422 Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores 16 703  26 402 463 3 178 334 686 490 146 584 12.3 10.7

444220 Nursery, garden center, and farm supply stores 16 703  26 402 463 3 178 334 686 490 146 584 12.3 10.7

445 Food and beverage stores 148 804  456 942 288 48 686 166 11 939 698 2 838 653 12.4 9.2

4451 Grocery stores 95 362  415 613 872 44 576 022 10 975 733 2 576 066 10.6 9.3

44511 Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience)

stores 66 150  395 233 897 42 790 166 10 547 931 2 437 750 8.8 9.0

445110 Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience)

stores 66 150  395 233 897 42 790 166 10 547 931 2 437 750 8.8 9.0

44512 Convenience stores 29 212  20 379 975 1 785 856 427 802 138 316 45.1 15.9

445120 Convenience stores 29 212  20 379 975 1 785 856 427 802 138 316 45.1 15.9

4452 Specialty food stores 24 485  13 081 990 2 042 205 475 396 129 552 34.0 10.1

44521 Meat markets 5 848  4 423 938 574 362 135 865 35 597 34.1 7.8 445210 Meat markets 5 848  4 423 938 574 362 135 865 35 597 34.1 7.8 44522 Fish and seafood markets 2 042  1 501 257 170 428 39 021 9 902 31.0 6.2 445220 Fish and seafood markets 2 042  1 501 257 170 428 39 021 9 902 31.0 6.2

44523 Fruit and vegetable markets 3 239  2 770 917 316 098 69 201 18 983 38.5 9.7

445230 Fruit and vegetable markets 3 239  2 770 917 316 098 69 201 18 983 38.5 9.7

44529 Other specialty food stores 13 356  4 385 878 981 317 231 309 65 070 32.1 13.9

445291 Baked goods stores 4 511  1 395 372 499 246 119 055 26 169 28.2 17.8

445292 Confectionery and nut stores 3 436  1 352 804 208 590 50 988 17 251 19.3 8.6

445299 All other specialty food stores 5 409  1 637 702 273 481 61 266 21 650 46.1 15.1

4453 Beer, wine, and liquor stores 28 957  28 246 426 2 067 939 488 569 133 035 29.9 7.2

44531 Beer, wine, and liquor stores 28 957  28 246 426 2 067 939 488 569 133 035 29.9 7.2

445310 Beer, wine, and liquor stores 28 957  28 246 426 2 067 939 488 569 133 035 29.9 7.2

See footnotes at end of table.

Retail TradeGeo. Area Series United States 1

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Table 1. Summary Statistics for the United States: 2002Con.

[Includes only establishments of firms with payroll. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms, see Appendix A. Data based on the 2002 Economic

Census. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see note at end of table]

NAICS

code Kind of business

Percent of sales

Estab lishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees for

pay period

including

March 12

(number)

From

admini strative

records1 Estimated2

4445 Retail tradeCon.

446 Health and personal care stores 81 797  177 947 091 20 266 157 4 807 427 1 024 429 18.5 3.7

4461 Health and personal care stores 81 797  177 947 091 20 266 157 4 807 427 1 024 429 18.5 3.7

44611 Pharmacies and drug stores 40 234  153 748 566 15 477 928 3 651 934 783 392 18.4 3.0 446110 Pharmacies and drug stores 40 234  153 748 566 15 477 928 3 651 934 783 392 18.4 3.0 4461101 Pharmacies and drug stores 39 121  152 728 021 15 338 152 3 617 706 774 775 18.4 3.0 4461102 Proprietary stores 1 113  1 020 545 139 776 34 228 8 617 21.0 6.9 44612 Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores 10 796  6 281 436 919 109 220 398 75 836 16.6 6.4 446120 Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores 10 796  6 281 436 919 109 220 398 75 836 16.6 6.4 44613 Optical goods stores 13 037  6 649 362 1 629 817 403 685 70 175 17.7 9.6 446130 Optical goods stores 13 037  6 649 362 1 629 817 403 685 70 175 17.7 9.6 44619 Other health and personal care stores 17 730  11 267 727 2 239 303 531 410 95 026 21.4 8.5 446191 Food (health) supplement stores 9 526  4 654 310 691 020 167 843 46 897 23.5 6.7 446199 All other health and personal care stores 8 204  6 613 417 1 548 283 363 567 48 129 19.8 9.7

447 Gasoline stations 121 446  249 141 412 13 700 950 3 319 818 926 792 20.0 10.2

4471 Gasoline stations 121 446  249 141 412 13 700 950 3 319 818 926 792 20.0 10.2

44711 Gasoline stations with convenience stores 93 691  186 735 177 10 091 473 2 443 501 722 047 18.3 10.1

447110 Gasoline stations with convenience stores 93 691  186 735 177 10 091 473 2 443 501 722 047 18.3 10.1

44719 Other gasoline stations 27 755  62 406 235 3 609 477 876 317 204 745 24.9 10.4

447190 Other gasoline stations 27 755  62 406 235 3 609 477 876 317 204 745 24.9 10.4

448 Clothing and clothing accessories stores 149 810  167 934 068 21 391 100 5 160 333 1 426 573 10.7 5.9

4481 Clothing stores 90 954  120 130 689 15 017 689 3 587 750 1 062 523 9.4 5.8

44811 Men’s clothing stores 9 437  7 914 715 1 272 374 304 828 62 223 22.2 10.0

448110 Men’s clothing stores 9 437  7 914 715 1 272 374 304 828 62 223 22.2 10.0

44812 Women’s clothing stores 33 955  30 594 591 3 790 125 909 598 293 840 13.3 9.6

448120 Women’s clothing stores 33 955  30 594 591 3 790 125 909 598 293 840 13.3 9.6

44813 Children’s and infants’ clothing stores 6 558  7 082 266 784 561 183 929 67 010 10.1 2.5

448130 Children’s and infants’ clothing stores 6 558  7 082 266 784 561 183 929 67 010 10.1 2.5

44814 Family clothing stores 24 539  63 852 108 7 441 014 1 773 822 522 164 4.5 3.7

448140 Family clothing stores 24 539  63 852 108 7 441 014 1 773 822 522 164 4.5 3.7

44815 Clothing accessories stores 5 810  2 731 046 460 493 108 792 26 669 15.3 5.4

448150 Clothing accessories stores 5 810  2 731 046 460 493 108 792 26 669 15.3 5.4

44819 Other clothing stores 10 655  7 955 963 1 269 122 306 781 90 617 18.3 7.4 448190 Other clothing stores 10 655  7 955 963 1 269 122 306 781 90 617 18.3 7.4

4482 Shoe stores 28 499  22 955 111 2 681 315 656 289 205 067 7.9 6.6

44821 Shoe stores 28 499  22 955 111 2 681 315 656 289 205 067 7.9 6.6

448210 Shoe stores 28 499  22 955 111 2 681 315 656 289 205 067 7.9 6.6

4482101 Men’s shoe stores 1 622  965 889 142 100 35 909 6 886 10.9 12.2

4482102 Women’s shoe stores 3 146  1 985 156 287 776 70 952 24 236 13.8 10.9

4482103 Children’s and juveniles’ shoe stores 1 078  585 243 86 562 21 672 6 268 7.2 2.4

4482104 Family shoe stores 16 569  12 179 976 1 409 390 347 992 104 277 8.1 8.0

4482105 Athletic footwear stores 6 084  7 238 847 755 487 179 764 63 400 5.7 2.8

4483 Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores 30 357  24 848 268 3 692 096 916 294 158 983 19.7 5.6

44831 Jewelry stores 28 625  23 304 320 3 483 351 864 967 148 752 20.3 5.4 448310 Jewelry stores 28 625  23 304 320 3 483 351 864 967 148 752 20.3 5.4 44832 Luggage and leather goods stores 1 732  1 543 948 208 745 51 327 10 231 11.4 7.9 448320 Luggage and leather goods stores 1 732  1 543 948 208 745 51 327 10 231 11.4 7.9

451 Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores 62 236  73 212 205 8 703 271 2 104 435 611 144 11.7 5.0

4511 Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument stores 42 542  50 116 683 6 086 564 1 455 889 407 111 13.1 5.1

45111 Sporting goods stores 22 239  25 007 062 3 015 429 717 975 188 091 15.3 6.4

451110 Sporting goods stores 22 239  25 007 062 3 015 429 717 975 188 091 15.3 6.4

4511101 Generalline sporting goods stores 6 838  12 927 972 1 406 928 339 309 91 651 10.2 4.0

4511102 Specialtyline sporting goods stores 15 401  12 079 090 1 608 501 378 666 96 440 20.7 9.1

45112 Hobby, toy, and game stores 10 392  16 194 791 1 790 547 420 014 145 065 8.7 3.2

451120 Hobby, toy, and game stores 10 392  16 194 791 1 790 547 420 014 145 065 8.7 3.2

45113 Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores 5 427  3 911 957 530 494 133 571 40 036 13.0 3.6

451130 Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores 5 427  3 911 957 530 494 133 571 40 036 13.0 3.6

45114 Musical instrument and supplies stores 4 484  5 002 873 750 094 184 329 33 919 16.9 5.3

451140 Musical instrument and supplies stores 4 484  5 002 873 750 094 184 329 33 919 16.9 5.3

4512 Book, periodical, and music stores 19 694  23 095 522 2 616 707 648 546 204 033 8.6 4.9

45121 Book stores and news dealers 12 707  15 869 900 1 874 513 464 845 141 386 8.7 2.9

451211 Book stores 10 860  15 060 984 1 763 155 437 755 133 484 7.2 2.6

4512111 Book stores, general 6 326  9 482 047 1 159 807 281 871 86 302 7.4 2.5

4512112 Specialty book stores 2 695  1 552 806 225 531 54 777 20 306 14.6 4.2

4512113 College book stores 1 839  4 026 131 377 817 101 107 26 876 3.8 2.3

451212 News dealers and newsstands 1 847  808 916 111 358 27 090 7 902 36.3 8.1

45122 Prerecorded tape, compact disc, and record stores 6 987  7 225 622 742 194 183 701 62 647 8.5 9.3

451220 Prerecorded tape, compact disc, and record stores 6 987  7 225 622 742 194 183 701 62 647 8.5 9.3

452 General merchandise stores 40 723  445 224 985 42 647 485 10 282 917 2 524 729 .7 .7

4521 Department stores 9 355  220 742 882 23 413 380 5 748 220 1 430 768 – .3

45210009 Department stores (incl. leased depts.)3 9 355 227 772 185 23 413 380 5 748 220 1 430 768 – .3 45211 Department stores 9 355  220 742 882 23 413 380 5 748 220 1 430 768 – .3 45211009 Department stores (incl. leased depts.)3 9 355 227 772 185 23 413 380 5 748 220 1 430 768 – .3 452111 Department stores (except discount department

stores) 3 705  86 856 708 10 815 513 2 687 021 668 459 – .6 45211109 Department stores (except discount department

stores) (inc. leased depts.)3  3 705 90 227 530 10 815 513 2 687 021 668 459 – .6 452112 Discount department stores 5 650  133 886 174 12 597 867 3 061 199 762 309 – .1 45211209 Discount department stores (incl. leased depts.)3 5 650 137 544 655 12 597 867 3 061 199 762 309 – .1

4529 Other general merchandise stores 31 368  224 482 103 19 234 105 4 534 697 1 093 961 1.3 1.1

45291 Warehouse clubs and supercenters 2 912  191 252 396 15 770 197 3 701 387 830 845 – .1

452910 Warehouse clubs and supercenters 2 912  191 252 396 15 770 197 3 701 387 830 845 – .1 45299 All other general merchandise stores 28 456  33 229 707 3 463 908 833 310 263 116 8.5 6.6 452990 All other general merchandise stores 28 456  33 229 707 3 463 908 833 310 263 116 8.5 6.6 4529901 Variety stores 18 182  16 179 421 1 606 571 374 697 130 375 6.3 3.7 4529904 Miscellaneous general merchandise stores 10 274  17 050 286 1 857 337 458 613 132 741 10.6 9.4

See footnotes at end of table.

2 United States Retail TradeGeo. Area Series

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Table 1. Summary Statistics for the United States: 2002Con.

[Includes only establishments of firms with payroll. For meaning of abbreviations and symbols, see introductory text. For explanation of terms, see Appendix A. Data based on the 2002 Economic

Census. For information on confidentiality protection, sampling error, nonsampling error, and definitions, see note at end of table]

NAICS

code Kind of business

Percent of sales

Estab lishments

(number)

Sales

($1,000)

Annual

payroll

($1,000)

Firstquarter

payroll

($1,000)

Paid employees for

pay period

including

March 12

(number)

From

admini strative

records1 Estimated2

4445 Retail tradeCon.

453 Miscellaneous store retailers 129 464  90 811 742 12 835 393 3 057 357 792 361 20.2 8.6

4531 Florists 22 750  6 624 783 1 493 387 365 969 114 186 34.3 9.0

45311 Florists 22 750  6 624 783 1 493 387 365 969 114 186 34.3 9.0

453110 Florists 22 750  6 624 783 1 493 387 365 969 114 186 34.3 9.0

4532 Office supplies, stationery, and gift stores 44 356  36 618 807 4 645 585 1 117 937 318 087 13.8 7.0

45321 Office supplies and stationery stores 8 561  20 617 623 2 214 170 552 392 111 381 3.9 2.2

453210 Office supplies and stationery stores 8 561  20 617 623 2 214 170 552 392 111 381 3.9 2.2

45322 Gift, novelty, and souvenir stores 35 795  16 001 184 2 431 415 565 545 206 706 26.5 13.3

453220 Gift, novelty, and souvenir stores 35 795  16 001 184 2 431 415 565 545 206 706 26.5 13.3

4533 Used merchandise stores 18 132  7 767 350 1 737 101 415 736 116 596 23.2 10.9

45331 Used merchandise stores 18 132  7 767 350 1 737 101 415 736 116 596 23.2 10.9

453310 Used merchandise stores 18 132  7 767 350 1 737 101 415 736 116 596 23.2 10.9

4539 Other miscellaneous store retailers 44 226  39 800 802 4 959 320 1 157 715 243 492 23.3 9.4

45391 Pet and pet supplies stores 7 626  7 592 596 1 024 916 232 440 73 536 14.3 5.7

453910 Pet and pet supplies stores 7 626  7 592 596 1 024 916 232 440 73 536 14.3 5.7

45392 Art dealers 6 328  4 236 526 631 558 165 885 21 923 30.6 6.6

453920 Art dealers 6 328  4 236 526 631 558 165 885 21 923 30.6 6.6

45393 Manufactured (mobile) home dealers 5 553  9 509 409 882 555 209 749 32 033 23.5 9.0

453930 Manufactured (mobile) home dealers 5 553  9 509 409 882 555 209 749 32 033 23.5 9.0

45399 All other miscellaneous store retailers 24 719  18 462 271 2 420 291 549 641 116 000 25.2 11.8

453991 Tobacco stores 6 184  6 527 871 388 710 92 447 25 782 24.5 11.8

453998 All other miscellaneous store retailers (except tobacco

stores) 18 535  11 934 400 2 031 581 457 194 90 218 25.6 11.8

454 Nonstore retailers 54 921  172 864 966 17 094 498 4 271 657 571 438 8.9 5.7

4541 Electronic shopping and mailorder houses 15 910  120 728 725 8 929 933 2 258 268 269 252 6.1 4.9

45411 Electronic shopping and mailorder houses 15 910  120 728 725 8 929 933 2 258 268 269 252 6.1 4.9

454111 Electronic shopping 5 498  24 057 284 1 672 540 404 158 51 049 7.4 3.8

454112 Electronic auctions 95  903 901 468 889 149 225 2 899 3.3 1.1

454113 Mailorder houses 10 317  95 767 540 6 788 504 1 704 885 215 304 5.8 5.2

4542 Vending machine operators 5 921  7 048 506 1 393 137 342 031 60 520 19.3 7.7

45421 Vending machine operators 5 921  7 048 506 1 393 137 342 031 60 520 19.3 7.7

454210 Vending machine operators 5 921  7 048 506 1 393 137 342 031 60 520 19.3 7.7

4543 Direct selling establishments 33 090  45 087 735 6 771 428 1 671 358 241 666 14.7 7.7

45431 Fuel dealers 11 079  23 609 510 3 099 852 791 308 98 574 12.4 8.3 454311 Heating oil dealers 4 672  14 259 058 1 708 778 437 208 50 109 14.2 6.0 454312 Liquefied petroleum gas (bottled gas) dealers 6 203  9 286 126 1 382 109 352 007 47 946 9.3 11.7 454319 Other fuel dealers 204  64 326 8 965 2 093 519 55.4 6.2 45439 Other direct selling establishments 22 011  21 478 225 3 671 576 880 050 143 092 17.1 7.1 454390 Other direct selling establishments 22 011  21 478 225 3 671 576 880 050 143 092 17.1 7.1 4543901 Direct selling, furniture, home furnishings,

electronics, and appliances 5 885  5 423 788 901 119 212 795 36 192 15.9 7.9 4543902 Direct selling, books, periodicals, videos, and

compact discs 1 336  1 299 286 190 450 46 279 10 058 16.8 6.3 4543903 Direct selling, other merchandise 14 790  14 755 151 2 580 007 620 976 96 842 17.6 6.9

1Includes sales information obtained from administrative records of other federal agencies.

2Includes sales information that was imputed based on historic data, administrative data, industry averages, or other statistical methods. 3Data for this line not included in broader kindofbusiness totals.

Note: The data in this table are based on the 2002 Economic Census. To maintain confidentiality, the Census Bureau suppresses data to protect the identity of any business or individual. The

census results in this table contain nonsampling error. Data users who create their own estimates using data from this table should cite the Census Bureau as the source of the original data only. See

also explanation of terms and geographic definitions. For the full technical documentation, see Appendix C.

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Appendix A.

Explanation of Terms

ANNUAL PAYROLL

Payroll includes all forms of compensation such as salaries, wages, commissions, dismissal pay,

bonuses, vacation allowances, sick-leave pay, and employee contributions to qualified pension

plans paid during the year to all employees and reported on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form

941 as taxable Medicare Wages and tips (even if not subject to income or FICA tax). Includes tips

and gratuities received by employees from patrons and reported to employers. Excludes payrolls

of departments or concessions operated by other companies at the establishment. For corporations, payroll includes amounts paid to officers and executives; for unincorporated businesses, it

does not include profit or other compensation of proprietors or partners. Payroll is reported

before deductions for social security, income tax, insurance, union dues, etc. This definition of

payroll is the same as that used by the IRS on Form 941.

ESTABLISHMENTS

An establishment is a single physical location at which business is conducted. It is not necessarily

identical with a company or enterprise, which may consist of one establishment or more. Retail

trade figures represent a summary of reports for individual establishments rather than companies.

For cases where a census report was received, separate information was obtained for each location where business was conducted. When administrative records of other federal agencies were

used instead of a census report, no information was available on the number of locations operated. Each retail trade establishment was tabulated according to the physical location at which the

business was conducted. The count of establishments represents those in business at any time

during 2002.

When two activities or more were carried on at a single location under a single ownership, all

activities generally were grouped together as a single establishment. The entire establishment

was classified on the basis of its major activity and all data for it were included in that classification. However, when distinct and separate economic activities (for which different industry classification codes were appropriate) were conducted at a single location under a single ownership,

separate establishment reports for each of the different activities were obtained in the census.

Leased departments are treated as separate establishments and are classified according to the

kind of business they conduct. For example, a leased department selling shoes within a department store would be considered a separate retail establishment under the “shoe stores” classification.

FIRST-QUARTER PAYROLL

Represents payroll paid to persons employed at any time during the quarter January to March

2002.

PAID EMPLOYEES FOR PAY PERIOD INCLUDING MARCH 12

Paid employees consist of full-time and part-time employees, including salaried officers and

executives of corporations, who were on the payroll during the pay period including March 12.

Included are employees on paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid vacations; not included are

proprietors and partners of unincorporated businesses; employees of departments or concessions

operated by other companies at the establishment; full- and part-time leased employees whose

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
payroll was filed under an employee leasing company’s Employer Identification Number (EIN); and

temporary staffing obtained from a staffing service. The definition of paid employees is the same

as that used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Form 941.

SALES

Includes merchandise sold for cash or credit at retail and wholesale by establishments primarily

engaged in retail trade; amounts received from customers for layaway purchases; receipts from

rental of vehicles, equipment, instruments, tools, etc.; receipts for delivery, installation, maintenance, repair, alteration, storage, and other services; the total value of service contracts; gasoline,

liquor, tobacco, and other excise taxes that are paid by the manufacturer or wholesaler and

passed on to the retailer; and shipping and handling receipts.

Sales are net after deductions for refunds and allowances for merchandise returned by customers.

Trade-in allowances are not deducted from sales. Sales do not include carrying or other credit

charges; sales and other taxes (including Hawaii’s General Excise Tax) collected from customers

and forwarded to taxing authorities; gross sales and receipts of departments or concessions operated by other companies; and commissions or receipts from the sale of government lottery tickets.

Sales do not include retail sales made by manufacturers, wholesalers, service establishments, or

other businesses whose primary activity is other than retail trade. They do include receipts other

than from the sale of merchandise at retail, e.g., service receipts, sales to industrial users, and

sales to other retailers, by establishments primarily engaged in retail trade.

A–2 Appendix A Retail Trade

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Appendix B.

NAICS Codes, Titles, and Descriptions

44-45 RETAIL TRADE

The Retail Trade sector comprises establishments 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: store and nonstore 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 supply stores, computer and software stores,

building materials dealers, plumbing supply stores, and electrical supply stores. Catalog showrooms, gasoline service stations, automotive dealers, and mobile home dealers are treated as

store retailers.

In addition to retailing 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,

electronics and appliance stores, and musical instrument and supplies stores often provide repair

services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing aftersales services are classified in this sector.

The first eleven subsectors of retail trade are store retailers. The establishments are grouped into

industries and industry groups typically based on one or more of the following criteria:

1. The merchandise line or lines carried by the store; for example, specialty stores are distinguished from general-line stores.

2. The usual trade designation of the establishments. This criterion applies in cases where a

store type is well recognized by the industry and the public, but difficult to define strictly in

terms of merchandise lines carried; for example, pharmacies, hardware stores, and department stores.

3. Capital requirements in terms of display equipment; for example, food stores have equipment

requirements not found in other retail industries.

4. Human resource requirements in terms of expertise; for example, the staff of an automobile

dealer requires knowledge in financing, registering, and licensing issues that are not necessary in other retail industries.

Nonstore 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 paper and electronic catalogs, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls (street vendors, except food), and distribution through vending machines. Establishments engaged in the direct sale (nonstore) of products, such as home heating oil dealers and home delivery newspaper routes are included here.

The buying of goods for resale is a characteristic of retail trade establishments that particularly

distinguishes them from establishments in the agriculture, manufacturing, and construction

industries. For example, farms that sell their products at or from the point of production are not

classified in retail, but rather in agriculture. Similarly, establishments that both manufacture and

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
sell their products to the general public are not classified in retail, but rather in manufacturing.

However, establishments that engage in processing activities incidental to retailing are classified

in retail. This includes establishments, such as optical goods stores that do in-store grinding of

lenses, and meat and seafood markets.

Wholesalers also engage in the buying of goods for resale, but they are not usually organized to

serve the general public. They typically operate from a warehouse or office and neither the design

nor the location of these premises is intended to solicit a high volume of walk-in traffic. Wholesalers supply institutional, industrial, wholesale, and retail clients; their operations are, therefore,

generally organized to purchase, sell, and deliver merchandise in larger quantities. However, dealers of durable nonconsumer goods, such as farm machinery and heavy duty trucks, are included

in wholesale trade even if they often sell these products in single units.

441 MOTOR VEHICLE AND PARTS DEALERS

Industries in the Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers subsector retail motor vehicles and parts from

fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector typically operate from a showroom

and/or an open lot where the vehicles are on display. The display of vehicles and the related parts

require little by way of display equipment. The personnel generally include both the sales and

sales support staff familiar with the requirements for registering and financing a vehicle as well as

a staff of parts experts and mechanics trained to provide repair and maintenance services for the

vehicles. Specific industries are included in this subsector to identify the type of vehicle being

retailed.

Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods, such as medium and heavy-duty trucks, are

always included in wholesale trade. These goods are virtually never sold through retail methods.

4411 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.

44111 NEW CAR DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles and light

trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans, or retailing these new

vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services, retailing used cars, and selling

replacement parts and accessories.

441110 NEW CAR DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles and light

trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans, or retailing these new

vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services, retailing used cars, and selling

replacement parts and accessories.

44112 USED CAR DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles and light

trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.

441120 USED CAR DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles and light

trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.

4412 OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used

vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo

vans).

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
44121 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used recreational vehicles commonly referred to as RVs or retailing these vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.

441210 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used recreational vehicles commonly referred to as RVs or retailing these vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.

44122 MOTORCYCLE, BOAT, AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used motorcycles, boats, and other vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, and recreational vehicles), or

retailing these vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.

441221 MOTORCYCLE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used motorcycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, mopeds, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal watercraft,

or retailing these vehicles in combination with repair services and selling replacement parts and

accessories.

441222 BOAT DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) retailing new and/or used boats

or retailing boats in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement

parts and accessories, and/or (2) retailing new and/or used outboard motors, boat trailers, marine

supplies, parts, and accessories.

441229 ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used utility

trailers and vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats,

motor scooters, motorbikes, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal watercraft) or retailing

these vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts

and accessories.

4413 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, ACCESSORIES, AND TIRE STORES

This industry comprises one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive

supply stores primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and accessories; (2) automotive supply stores that are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive parts

and accessories and repairing automobiles; (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing and

installing automotive accessories; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in retailing new

and/or used tires and tubes or retailing new tires in combination with automotive repair services.

44131 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES

This industry comprises one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive

supply stores primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and accessories; (2) automotive supply stores that are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive parts

and accessories and repairing automobiles; and (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing

and installing automotive accessories.

For the 2002 Economic Census, data published with 2002 NAICS code 44131 are comprised of the

following 1997 NAICS codes:

Retail Trade Appendix B B–3

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42114 (pt) Motor vehicle parts, (used) retail

44131 Automotive parts and accessories stores

441310 AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES

This industry comprises one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive

supply stores primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and accessories; (2) automotive supply stores that are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive parts

and accessories and repairing automobiles; and (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing

and installing automotive accessories.

For the 2002 Economic Census, data published with 2002 NAICS code 441310 are comprised of

the following 1997 NAICS codes:

421140 (pt) Motor vehicle parts, (used) retail

441310 Automotive parts and accessories stores

44132 TIRE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used tires and

tubes or retailing new tires in combination with automotive repair services.

441320 TIRE DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used tires and

tubes or retailing new tires in combination with automotive repair services.

442 FURNITURE AND HOME FURNISHINGS STORES

Industries in the Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores subsector retail new furniture and home

furnishings from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector usually operate

from showrooms and have substantial areas for the presentation of their products. Many offer

interior decorating services in addition to the sale of products.

4421 FURNITURE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture, such as

household furniture (e.g., baby furniture, box springs and mattresses) and outdoor furniture;

office furniture (except those sold in combination with office supplies and equipment); and/or furniture sold in combination with major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings, or floor

coverings.

44211 FURNITURE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture, such as

household furniture (e.g., baby furniture, box springs and mattresses) and outdoor furniture;

office furniture (except those sold in combination with office supplies and equipment); and/or furniture sold in combination with major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings, or floor

coverings.

442110 FURNITURE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture, such as

household furniture (e.g., baby furniture, box springs and mattresses) and outdoor furniture;

office furniture (except those sold in combination with office supplies and equipment); and/or furniture sold in combination with major appliances, home electronics, home furnishings, or floor

coverings.

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4422 HOME FURNISHINGS STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except furniture).

44221 FLOOR COVERING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such

as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, and floor tile (except ceramic or wood only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.

442210 FLOOR COVERING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new floor coverings, such

as rugs and carpets, vinyl floor coverings, and floor tile (except ceramic or wood only); or retailing new floor coverings in combination with installation and repair services.

44229 OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings

(except furniture and floor coverings).

442291 WINDOW TREATMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new window treatments,

such as curtains, drapes, blinds, and shades.

442299 ALL OTHER HOME FURNISHINGS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings

(except floor coverings, furniture, and window treatments).

443 ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCE STORES

Industries in the Electronics and Appliance Stores subsector retail new electronics and appliances

from point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector often operate from locations that

have special provisions for floor displays requiring special electrical capacity to accommodate the

proper demonstration of the products. The staff includes sales personnel knowledgeable in the

characteristics and warranties of the line of goods retailed and may also include trained repair persons to handle the maintenance and repair of the electronic equipment and appliances. The classifications within this subsector are made principally on the type of product and knowledge

required to operate each type of store.

4431 ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCE STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing the following new

products: household-type appliances, cameras, computers, and other electronic goods.

44311 APPLIANCE, TELEVISION, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing an

array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as radios,

televisions, and computers; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products (except computers); and (3) retailing these new products in combination with

repair services.

443111 HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as appliance stores primarily engaged in retailing

an array of new household appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, irons, coffeemakers, hair dryers, electric razors, room air-conditioners, microwave ovens, sewing machines,

and vacuum cleaners, or retailing new appliances in combination with appliance repair services.

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443112 RADIO, TELEVISION, AND OTHER ELECTRONICS STORES

This industry comprises: (1) establishments known as consumer electronics stores primarily

engaged in retailing a general line of new consumer-type electronic products; (2) establishments

specializing in retailing a single line of consumer-type electronic products (except computers); or

(3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing these new electronic products in combination

with repair services.

44312 COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer

peripherals, and prepackaged computer software without retailing other consumer-type electronic

products or office equipment, office furniture and office supplies; or retailing these new products

in combination with repair and support services.

443120 COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new computers, computer

peripherals, and prepackaged computer software without retailing other consumer-type electronic

products or office equipment, office furniture and office supplies; or retailing these new products

in combination with repair and support services.

44313 CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in either retailing new cameras, photographic equipment, and photographic supplies or retailing new cameras and photographic equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and film developing.

443130 CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in either retailing new cameras, photographic equipment, and photographic supplies or retailing new cameras and photographic equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and film developing.

444 BUILDING MATERIAL AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES DEALERS

Industries in the Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers subsector retail

new building material and garden equipment and supplies from fixed point-of-sale locations.

Establishments in this subsector have display equipment designed to handle lumber and related

products and garden equipment and supplies that may be kept either indoors or outdoors under

covered areas. The staff is usually knowledgeable in the use of the specific products being retailed

in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the home and associated grounds.

4441 BUILDING MATERIAL AND SUPPLIES DEALERS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new building materials and supplies.

44411 HOME CENTERS

This industry comprises establishments known as home centers primarily engaged in retailing a

general line of new home repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, plumbing goods, electrical goods, tools, housewares, hardware, and lawn and garden supplies, with no

one merchandise line predominating. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate

departments.

444110 HOME CENTERS

This industry comprises establishments known as home centers primarily engaged in retailing a

general line of new home repair and improvement materials and supplies, such as lumber, plumbing goods, electrical goods, tools, housewares, hardware, and lawn and garden supplies, with no

one merchandise line predominating. The merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate

departments.

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44412 PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as paint and wallpaper stores primarily engaged in

retailing paint, wallpaper, and related supplies.

444120 PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as paint and wallpaper stores primarily engaged in

retailing paint, wallpaper, and related supplies.

44413 HARDWARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as hardware stores primarily engaged in retailing a

general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders’ hardware.

444130 HARDWARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as hardware stores primarily engaged in retailing a

general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders’ hardware.

44419 OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building

materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be

installed.

444190 OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building

materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be

installed.

4441901 RETAIL LUMBER YARDS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing lumber, often with related

lines of building materials. Retail lumber yards may produce some of the lumber and millwork

they sell.

4441902 ALL OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores, hardware stores, and retail lumber yards) primarily engaged in retailing specialized

lines of new building materials, such as fencing, glass, doors, plumbing fixtures and supplies,

electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits, and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed.

4442 LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new lawn and garden

equipment and supplies.

44421 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new outdoor power equipment or retailing new outdoor power equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts.

Retail Trade Appendix B B–7

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444210 OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new outdoor power equipment or retailing new outdoor power equipment in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts.

44422 NURSERY, GARDEN CENTER, AND FARM SUPPLY STORES

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 sell a limited amount of a product they grow themselves.

444220 NURSERY, GARDEN CENTER, AND FARM SUPPLY STORES

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 sell a limited amount of a product they grow themselves.

445 FOOD AND BEVERAGE STORES

Industries in the Food and Beverage Stores subsector usually retail food and beverages from fixed

point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have special equipment (e.g., freezers,

refrigerated display cases, refrigerators) for displaying food and beverage goods. They have staff

trained in the processing of food products to guarantee the proper storage and sanitary conditions required by regulatory authority.

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 generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits

and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are

delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food.

445110 SUPERMARKETS AND OTHER GROCERY (EXCEPT CONVENIENCE) STORES

This industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits

and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are

delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food.

44512 CONVENIENCE STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts (except those

with fuel pumps) primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes

milk, bread, soda, and snacks.

445120 CONVENIENCE STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts (except those

with fuel pumps) primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes

milk, bread, soda, and snacks.

4452 SPECIALTY FOOD STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of

food.

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44521 MEAT MARKETS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured

meats and poultry. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are

included in this industry.

445210 MEAT MARKETS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured

meats and poultry. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are

included in this industry.

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 industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish

and seafood products.

44523 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables.

445230 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables.

44529 OTHER SPECIALTY FOOD STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods (except

meat, fish, seafood, and fruits and vegetables) not for immediate consumption and not made on

the premises.

445291 BAKED GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing baked goods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.

445292 CONFECTIONERY AND NUT STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.

445299 ALL OTHER SPECIALTY FOOD STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialty

foods (except meat, fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables, confections, nuts, popcorn, and baked

goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.

4453 BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

44531 BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

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445310 BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.

446 HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE STORES

Industries in the Health and Personal Care Stores subsector retail health and personal care merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector are characterized

principally by the products they retail, and some health and personal care stores may have specialized staff trained in dealing with the products. Staff may include pharmacists, opticians, and

other professionals engaged in retailing, advising customers, and/or fitting the product sold to

the customer’s needs.

4461 HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal

care products.

44611 PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as pharmacies and drug stores engaged in retailing prescription or nonprescription drugs and medicines.

446110 PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as pharmacies and drug stores engaged in retailing prescription or nonprescription drugs and medicines.

4461101 PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing prescription drugs. Drug

stores are classified here if any prescriptions are sold or if there is an indication that a pharmacist

is employed. These establishments frequently sell other items, such as proprietary drugs, medicines, and health and first-aid products; cosmetics; toiletries; greeting cards; magazines; tobacco;

and candy.

4461102 PROPRIETARY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing nonprescription drugs and

medicines, health remedies, and first-aid products. These stores do not sell prescription drugs and

frequently sell other lines, such as beauty preparations, household supplies, and candy and prepackaged snacks.

44612 COSMETICS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, AND PERFUME STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply

shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products.

446120 COSMETICS, BEAUTY SUPPLIES, AND PERFUME STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as cosmetic or perfume stores or beauty supply

shops primarily engaged in retailing cosmetics, perfumes, toiletries, and personal grooming products.

44613 OPTICAL GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)

retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses; (2) retailing prescription eyeglasses in combination with the grinding of lenses to order on the premises; and (3) selling nonprescription eyeglasses.

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U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
446130 OPTICAL GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)

retailing and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses; (2) retailing prescription eyeglasses in combination with the grinding of lenses to order on the premises; and (3) selling nonprescription eyeglasses.

44619 OTHER HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing health and personal care

items (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, perfumes, cosmetics, and beauty supplies).

446191 FOOD (HEALTH) SUPPLEMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing food supplement products,

such as vitamins, nutrition supplements, and body enhancing supplements.

446199 ALL OTHER HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of health

and personal care merchandise (except drugs, medicines, optical goods, cosmetics, beauty supplies, perfume, and food supplement products).

447 GASOLINE STATIONS

Industries in the Gasoline Stations subsector retail automotive fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel,

gasohol) and automotive oils with or without convenience store items. These establishments have

specialized equipment for the storage and dispensing of automotive fuels.

4471 GASOLINE STATIONS

This industry group comprises establishments engaged in retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel

fuel, gasohol, gasoline) in combination with or without convenience store or food mart items.

These establishments can either be in a convenience store (i.e., food mart) setting or a gasoline

station setting. These establishments may also provide automotive repair services.

44711 GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES

This industry comprises establishments engaged in retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel fuel,

gasohol, gasoline) in combination with convenience store or food mart items. These establishments can either be in a convenience store (i.e., food mart) setting or a gasoline station setting.

These establishments may also provide automotive repair services.

447110 GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES

This industry comprises establishments engaged in retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel fuel,

gasohol, gasoline) in combination with convenience store or food mart items. These establishments can either be in a convenience store (i.e., food mart) setting or a gasoline station setting.

These establishments may also provide automotive repair services.

44719 OTHER GASOLINE STATIONS

This industry comprises establishments known as gasoline stations (except those with convenience stores) primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel

fuel, gasohol, gasoline) or (2) retailing these fuels in combination with activities, such as providing repair services; selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories; and/or providing

food services.

Retail Trade Appendix B B–11

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447190 OTHER GASOLINE STATIONS

This industry comprises establishments known as gasoline stations (except those with convenience stores) primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing automotive fuels (e.g., diesel

fuel, gasohol, gasoline) or (2) retailing these fuels in combination with activities, such as providing repair services; selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories; and/or providing

food services.

448 CLOTHING AND CLOTHING ACCESSORIES STORES

Industries in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores subsector retail new clothing and clothing accessories merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector

have similar display equipment and staff that is knowledgeable regarding fashion trends and the

proper match of styles, colors, and combinations of clothing and accessories to the characteristics

and tastes of the customer.

4481 CLOTHING STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new clothing.

44811 MEN’S CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new men’s

and boys’ clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking

in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

448110 MEN’S CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new men’s

and boys’ clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking

in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

44812 WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new women’s, misses’, and juniors’ clothing, including maternity wear. These establishments may provide

basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening

sleeves.

448120 WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new women’s, misses’, and juniors’ clothing, including maternity wear. These establishments may provide

basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening

sleeves.

44813 CHILDREN’S AND INFANTS’ CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new children’s and infants’ clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

448130 CHILDREN’S AND INFANTS’ CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new children’s and infants’ clothing. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

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44814 FAMILY CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new clothing for men, women, and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age

group. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting

out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

448140 FAMILY CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new clothing for men, women, and children, without specializing in sales for an individual gender or age

group. These establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting

out seams, or lengthening or shortening sleeves.

44815 CLOTHING ACCESSORIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing single or combination lines

of new clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs,

toupees, and belts.

448150 CLOTHING ACCESSORIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing single or combination lines

of new clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs,

toupees, and belts.

44819 OTHER CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new

clothing (except general lines of men’s, women’s, children’s, infants’, and family clothing). These

establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or

lengthening or shortening sleeves.

448190 OTHER CLOTHING STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new

clothing (except general lines of men’s, women’s, children’s, infants’, and family clothing). These

establishments may provide basic alterations, such as hemming, taking in or letting out seams, or

lengthening or shortening sleeves.

4482 SHOE STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear (except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked

shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included in

this industry.

44821 SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear

(except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked

shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included in

this industry.

448210 SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear

(except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked

shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included in

this industry.

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4482101 MEN’S SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing men’s shoes, boots, and

other footwear. These establishments may also sell hosiery and other accessories. Establishments

specializing in the sale of custom orthopedic shoes for men are classified here.

4482102 WOMEN’S SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing women’s shoes, boots, and

other footwear. These establishments may also sell hosiery and other accessories. Establishments

specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for women are classified here.

4482103 CHILDREN’S AND JUVENILES’ SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing children’s shoes and other

footwear, including children’s athletic footwear. These establishments may also sell hosiery and

other accessories. Establishments specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for children are

classified here.

4482104 FAMILY SHOE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a combination of men’s,

women’s, and children’s footwear, without specializing in any one line. These establishments frequently carry accessory lines, such as hosiery and handbags. Establishments specializing in selling custom orthopedic shoes for men, women, and children are included here.

4482105 ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing athletic footwear (except

specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked shoes). These establishments may also sell athletic apparel.

4483 JEWELRY, LUGGAGE, AND LEATHER GOODS STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new jewelry (except

costume jewelry); new silver and plated silverware; new watches and clocks; and new luggage

with or without a general line of new leather goods and accessories, such as hats, gloves, handbags, ties, and belts.

44831 JEWELRY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one or more of the following items: (1) new jewelry (except costume jewelry); (2) new sterling and plated silverware; and

(3) new watches and clocks. Also included are establishments retailing these new products in

combination with lapidary work and/or repair services.

448310 JEWELRY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing one or more of the following items: (1) new jewelry (except costume jewelry); (2) new sterling and plated silverware; and

(3) new watches and clocks. Also included are establishments retailing these new products in

combination with lapidary work and/or repair services.

44832 LUGGAGE AND LEATHER GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as luggage and leather goods stores primarily

engaged in retailing new luggage, briefcases, trunks, or retailing these new products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), such as belts, gloves, and handbags.

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448320 LUGGAGE AND LEATHER GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as luggage and leather goods stores primarily

engaged in retailing new luggage, briefcases, trunks, or retailing these new products in combination with a general line of leather items (except leather apparel), such as belts, gloves, and handbags.

451 SPORTING GOODS, HOBBY, BOOK, AND MUSIC STORES

Industries in the Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores subsector are engaged in retailing and providing expertise on use of sporting equipment or other specific leisure activities, such

as needlework and musical instruments. Book stores are also included in this subsector.

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, such

as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.

451110 SPORTING GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such

as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.

4511101 GENERAL-LINE SPORTING GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing five or more lines of sporting goods and equipment, such as for camping, fishing, riding, and other sports. These establishments may also sell clothing and shoes appropriate for sporting activities, including uniforms.

4511102 SPECIALTY-LINE SPORTING GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a maximum of four lines of

sporting goods, such as for camping, fishing, riding, and other sports. These establishments may

also sell clothing and shoes appropriate for sporting activities, including uniforms.

45112 HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and

hobby and craft supplies (except needlecraft).

451120 HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new toys, games, and

hobby and craft supplies (except needlecraft).

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 or retailing these products in combination

with selling new sewing machines.

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451130 SEWING, NEEDLEWORK, AND PIECE GOODS STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories or retailing these products in combination

with selling new sewing machines.

45114 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments,

sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical

instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.

451140 MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new musical instruments,

sheet music, and related supplies; or retailing these new products in combination with musical

instrument repair, rental, or music instruction.

4512 BOOK, PERIODICAL, AND MUSIC STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and prerecorded audio and video media.

45121 BOOK STORES AND NEWS DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers,

magazines, and other periodicals.

451211 BOOK STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books.

4512111 BOOK STORES, GENERAL

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new

books. These establishments may also sell stationery and related items, second-hand books, and

magazines.

4512112 SPECIALTY BOOK STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty books, such as

general reference, religious, and professional books.

4512113 COLLEGE BOOK STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing textbooks, generally on the

college level. Most of these establishments are located on or near college campuses, and some

sell more apparel than books. These establishments may also offer second-hand textbooks.

School book stores, other than college, are included in this industry.

451212 NEWS DEALERS AND NEWSSTANDS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing current newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.

45122 PRERECORDED TAPE, COMPACT DISC, AND RECORD STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prerecorded audio and

video tapes, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), and phonograph records.

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451220 PRERECORDED TAPE, COMPACT DISC, AND RECORD STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new prerecorded audio and

video tapes, compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), and phonograph records.

452 GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

Industries in the General Merchandise Stores subsector retail new general merchandise from fixed

point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector are unique in that they have the equipment and staff capable of retailing a large variety of goods from a single location. This includes a

variety of display equipment and staff trained to provide information on many lines of products.

4521 DEPARTMENT STORES

This industry group comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in

retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating:

apparel; furniture; appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint,

hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments.

For the 2002 Economic Census, total sales exclude the sales from leased departments owned by

another company and operating within the department store.

For the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas, total sales include the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

45210009 DEPARTMENT STORES (INCLUDING LEASED DEPARTMENTS)

This industry group comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in

retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating:

apparel; furniture; appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint,

hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments. Total sales include the sales from

leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

45211 DEPARTMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating:

apparel; furniture; appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint,

hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments.

For the 2002 Economic Census, total sales exclude the sales from leased departments owned by

another company and operating within the department store.

For the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas, total sales include the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

45211009 DEPARTMENT STORES (INCLUDING LEASED DEPARTMENTS)

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores primarily engaged in retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line predominating:

apparel; furniture; appliances and home furnishings; and selected additional items, such as paint,

hardware, toiletries, cosmetics, photographic equipment, jewelry, toys, and sporting goods. Merchandise lines are normally arranged in separate departments. Total sales include the sales from

leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

452111 DEPARTMENT STORES (EXCEPT DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES)

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have separate departments for various merchandise lines, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and linens, each

with separate cash registers and sales associates. Department stores in this industry generally do

not have central customer checkout and cash register facilities.

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For the 2002 Economic Census, total sales exclude the sales from leased departments owned by

another company and operating within the department store.

For the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas, total sales include the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

45211109 DEPARTMENT STORES (EXCEPT DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES)

(INCLUDING LEASED DEPARTMENTS)

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have separate departments for various merchandise lines, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and linens, each

with separate cash registers and sales associates. Department stores in this industry generally do

not have central customer checkout and cash register facilities. Total sales include the sales from

leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

452112 DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have central customer

checkout areas, generally in the front of the store, and that may have additional cash registers

located in one or more individual departments. Department stores in this industry sell a wide

range of general merchandise (except fresh, perishable foods).

For the 2002 Economic Census, total sales exclude the sales from leased departments owned by

another company and operating within the department store.

For the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas, total sales include the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

45211209 DISCOUNT DEPARTMENT STORES (INCLUDING LEASED DEPARTMENTS)

This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have central customer

checkout areas, generally in the front of the store, and that may have additional cash registers

located in one or more individual departments. Department stores in this industry sell a wide

range of general merchandise (except fresh, perishable foods). Total sales include the sales from

leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.

4529 OTHER GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores).

45291 WAREHOUSE CLUBS AND SUPERCENTERS

This industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters

primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new

merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.

452910 WAREHOUSE CLUBS AND SUPERCENTERS

This industry comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters

primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new

merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.

45299 ALL OTHER GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters).

These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts,

dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited

amounts, with none of the lines predominating.

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452990 ALL OTHER GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores, warehouse clubs, superstores, and supercenters).

These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts,

dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited

amounts, with none of the lines predominating.

4529901 VARIETY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a variety of merchandise,

such as inexpensive apparel and accessories, costume jewelry, notions, candy, toys, and other

items in the low and popular price ranges. These establishments generally do not carry a complete line of merchandise, are not departmentalized, do not offer their own charge service, and do

not deliver merchandise.

4529904 MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except variety stores). These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares or home furnishings, and other lines in limited amounts, with none of the lines predominating.

453 MISCELLANEOUS STORE RETAILERS

Industries in the Miscellaneous Store Retailers subsector retail merchandise from fixed point-ofsale locations (except new or used motor vehicles and parts; new furniture and home furnishings;

new appliances and electronic products; new building materials and garden equipment and supplies; food and beverages; health and personal care goods; gasoline; new clothing and accessories; and new sporting goods, hobby goods, books, and music). Establishments in this subsector

include stores with unique characteristics like florists, used merchandise stores, and pet and pet

supply stores as well as other store retailers.

4531 FLORISTS

This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments usually

prepare the arrangements they sell.

45311 FLORISTS

This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments usually

prepare the arrangements they sell.

453110 FLORISTS

This industry comprises establishments known as florists primarily engaged in retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others. These establishments usually

prepare the arrangements they sell.

4532 OFFICE SUPPLIES, STATIONERY, AND GIFT STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following:

(1) retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) retailing a combination of

new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and

supplies in combination with retailing new computers; and (4) retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs, greeting cards, seasonal and holiday decorations, and curios.

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45321 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)

retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) retailing a combination of new

office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and

supplies in combination with retailing new computers.

453210 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1)

retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) retailing a combination of new

office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and

supplies in combination with retailing new computers.

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.

453220 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.

4533 USED MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following:

(1) retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as

automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes); (2)

retailing antique furniture and home furnishings, antique glassware, rare books and manuscripts,

and other antique objects of art; and (3) retailing used merchandise, such as clothing, shoes, furniture, home furnishings, appliances, electronics, books (except rare), musical instruments, compact discs (CDs), tapes, records, lumber, and building materials.

45331 USED MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise,

antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles,

and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).

453310 USED MERCHANDISE STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise,

antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles,

and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).

4539 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STORE RETAILERS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new miscellaneous

specialty store merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; consumer-type electronics and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline

stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores;

general merchandise stores; florists; office supplies, stationery, and gift stores; and used merchandise stores).

45391 PET AND PET SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet

supplies.

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453910 PET AND PET SUPPLIES STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing pets, pet foods, and pet

supplies.

45392 ART DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition

art works. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying works of

art for retail sale in art galleries.

453920 ART DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing original and limited edition

art works. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in displaying works of

art for retail sale in art galleries.

45393 MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes), parts, and equipment.

453930 MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes), parts, and equipment.

45399 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STORE RETAILERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; electronics and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and

beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists;

office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and pet supplies stores;

art dealers; and manufactured home (i.e., mobile home) dealers). This industry also includes

establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an

auction basis (except electronic auctions).

453991 TOBACCO STORES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cigarettes, cigars, tobacco,

pipes, and other smokers’ supplies.

453998 ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS STORE RETAILERS (EXCEPT TOBACCO STORES)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; furniture and home furnishings stores; electronics and appliance stores; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and

beverage stores; health and personal care stores; gasoline stations; clothing and clothing accessories stores; sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores; general merchandise stores; florists;

office supplies, stationery and gift stores; used merchandise stores; pet and pet supplies stores;

art dealers; manufactured home (i.e., mobile home) dealers; and tobacco stores). This industry

also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions).

454 NONSTORE RETAILERS

Industries in the Nonstore Retailers subsector retail merchandise using methods, such as the

broadcasting of infomercials, the broadcasting and publishing of direct-response advertising, the

publishing of paper and electronic catalogs, door-to-door solicitation, in-home demonstration, selling from portable stalls and distribution through vending machines. Establishments in this subsector include mail-order houses, vending machine operators, home delivery sales, door-to-door

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sales, party plan sales, electronic shopping, and sales through portable stalls (e.g., street vendors,

except food). Establishments engaged in the direct sale (i.e., nonstore) of products, such as home

heating oil dealers and newspaper delivery are included in this subsector.

4541 ELECTRONIC SHOPPING AND MAIL-ORDER HOUSES

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using non-store means, such as catalogs, toll free telephone numbers, or electronic media,

such as interactive television or computer. Included in this industry are establishments primarily

engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms of mail-order houses.

45411 ELECTRONIC SHOPPING AND MAIL-ORDER HOUSES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise

using non-store means, such as catalogs, toll free telephone numbers, or electronic media, such

as interactive television or computer. Included in this industry are establishments primarily

engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms of mail-order houses.

454111 ELECTRONIC SHOPPING

This industry comprises establishments engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using the

Internet.

454112 ELECTRONIC AUCTIONS

This industry comprises establishments engaged in providing sites for and facilitating consumerto-consumer or business-to-consumer trade in new and used goods, on an auction basis, using

the Internet. Establishments in this industry provide the electronic location for retail auctions, but

do not take title to the goods being sold.

454113 MAIL-ORDER HOUSES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise

using mail catalogs or television to generate clients and display merchandise. Included in this

industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms of mail-order

houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales.

4542 VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise through

vending machines that they service.

45421 VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise through vending machines that they service.

454210 VENDING MACHINE OPERATORS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise through vending machines that they service.

4543 DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in nonstore retailing (except

electronic, mail-order, or vending machine sales). These establishments typically go to the customers’ location rather than the customer coming to them (e.g., door-to-door sales, home parties).

Examples of establishments in this industry are home delivery newspaper routes; home delivery

of heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, and other fuels; locker meat provisioners; frozen food

and freezer plan providers; coffee-break services providers; and bottled water or water softener

services.

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45431 FUEL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, and other fuels via direct selling.

454311 HEATING OIL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing heating oil via direct selling.

454312 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (BOTTLED GAS) DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas

via direct selling.

454319 OTHER FUEL DEALERS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fuels (except liquefied

petroleum (LP) gas and heating oil) via direct selling.

45439 OTHER DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise (except food

for immediate consumption and fuel) via direct sale to the customer by means, such as in-house

sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).

454390 OTHER DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise (except food

for immediate consumption and fuel) via direct sale to the customer by means, such as in-house

sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).

4543901 DIRECT SELLING, FURNITURE, HOME FURNISHINGS, ELECTRONICS, AND

APPLIANCES

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing household appliances, furniture, floor coverings, draperies, curtains, china, glassware, kitchen utensils, cutlery, housewares, brooms and brushes, lamps, mirrors, pictures, window shades and blinds, radios, televisions, consumer electronics, and other home furnishings via direct sale to customers by means,

such as in-house sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls

(i.e., street vendors).

4543902 DIRECT SELLING, BOOKS, PERIODICALS, VIDEOS, AND COMPACT DISCS

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing books, periodicals, videos,

and compact discs (CDs) via direct sale to the customer by means, such as in-house sales (i.e.,

party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales, and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).

4543903 DIRECT SELLING, OTHER MERCHANDISE

This 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 sale to the

customer by means, such as in-house sales (i.e., party plan merchandising), truck or wagon sales,

and portable stalls (i.e., street vendors).

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Appendix C.

Methodology

SOURCES OF THE DATA

For this sector, large- and medium-size firms, plus all firms known to operate more than one

establishment, were sent report forms to be completed for each of their establishments and

returned to the Census Bureau. For most very small firms, data from existing administrative

records of other federal agencies were used instead. These records provide basic information on

location, kind of business, sales, payroll, number of employees, and legal form of organization.

Firms in the 2002 Economic Census are divided into those sent report forms and those not sent

report forms. The coverage of and the method of obtaining census information from each are

described below:

1. Establishments sent a report form:

a. Large employers, i.e., all multiestablishment firms, and all employer firms with payroll

above a specified cutoff. (The term “employers” refers to firms with one or more paid

employees at any time during 2002 as shown in the active administrative records of other

federal agencies.)

b. A sample of small employers, i.e., single-establishment firms with payroll below a specified

cutoff in classifications for which specialized data precludes reliance solely on administrative records sources. The sample was stratified by industry and geography.

2. Establishments not sent a report form:

a. Small employers, i.e., single-establishment firms with payroll below a specified cutoff, not

selected into the small employer sample. Although the payroll cutoff varies by kind of business, small employers not sent a report form generally include firms with less than 10

employees and represent about 10 percent of total sales of establishments covered in the

census. Data on sales, payroll, and employment for these small employers were derived or

estimated from administrative records of other federal agencies.

b. All nonemployers, i.e., all firms with no paid employees during 2002. Sales information for

these firms was obtained from administrative records of other federal agencies. Although

consisting of many firms, nonemployers account for less than 10 percent of total sales of

all establishments covered in the census. Data for nonemployers are not included in this

report, but are released in the annual Nonemployer Statistics series.

The report forms used to collect information for establishments in this sector are available at

help.econ.census.gov/econhelp/resources/.

A more detailed examination of census methodology is presented in the History of the Economic

Census at www.census.gov/econ/www/history.html.

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENTS

The classifications for all establishments are based on the North American Industry Classification

System, United States, 2002 manual. Changes between 1997 and 2002 affecting this sector are

discussed in the text at the beginning of this report. Tables at www.census.gov/epcd/naics02/

identify all industries that changed between the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and 2002 NAICS.

The method of assigning classifications and the level of detail at which establishments were classified depends on whether a report form was obtained for the establishment.

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1. Establishments that returned a report form were classified on the basis of their selfdesignation, product line sales, and responses to other industry-specific inquiries.

2. Establishments without a report form:

a. Small employers not sent a form were, where possible, classified on the basis of the most

current kind-of-business classification available from one of the Census Bureau’s current

sample surveys or the 1997 Economic Census. Otherwise, the classification was obtained

from administrative records of other federal agencies. If the census or administrative

record classifications proved inadequate (none corresponded to a 2002 Economic Census

classification in the detail required for employers), the firm was sent a brief inquiry

requesting information necessary to assign a kind-of-business code.

b. Nonemployers were classified on the basis of information obtained from administrative

records of other federal agencies.

RELIABILITY OF DATA

All data compiled in the economic census are subject to nonsampling errors. Nonsampling errors

can be attributed to many sources during the development or execution of the census:

• inability to identify all cases in the actual universe;

• definition and classification difficulties;

• differences in the interpretation of questions;

• errors in recording or coding the data obtained; and

• other errors of collection, response, coverage, processing, and estimation for missing or misreported data.

Data presented in the Miscellaneous Subjects and the Product Lines reports for this sector are subject to sampling errors, as well as nonsampling errors. Specifically, these data are estimated based

on information obtained from census report forms mailed to all large employers and to a sample

of small employers in the universe. Sampling errors affect these estimates, insofar, as they may

differ from results that would be obtained from a complete enumeration.

The accuracy of these tabulated data is determined by the joint effects of the various nonsampling errors or by the joint effects of sampling and nonsampling errors. No direct measurement of

these effects has been obtained except for estimation for missing or misreported data; however,

precautionary steps were taken in all phases of the collection, processing, and tabulation of the

data in an effort to minimize the effects of nonsampling errors.

The Census Bureau obtains limited information extracted from administrative records of other federal agencies, such as gross receipts from federal income tax records and employment and payroll

from payroll tax records. This information is used in conjunction with other information available

to the Census Bureau to develop estimates for nonemployers, small employers, and other establishments for which responses were not received in time for publication.

Key tables in this report include a column for “Percent of sales from administrative records.” This

includes sales information obtained from administrative records of other federal agencies. The

“Percent of sales estimated” includes sales information that was imputed based on historic company ratios or administrative records, or on industry averages.

The Census Bureau recommends that data users incorporate this information into their analyses,

as nonsampling error and sampling error could impact the conclusions drawn from economic census data.

TREATMENT OF NONRESPONSE

Census report forms included two different types of inquiries, “basic” and “industry-specific.” Data

for the basic inquiries, which include location, kind of business or operation, sales, payroll, and

number of employees, were available from a combination of sources for all establishments. Data

for industry-specific inquiries, tailored to the particular kinds of business or operation covered by

the report form, were available only from establishments responding to those inquiries.

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Data for industry-specific inquiries in this sector were expanded in most cases to account for

establishments that did not respond to the particular inquiry for which data are presented. Unless

otherwise noted in specific reports, data for industry-specific inquiries were expanded in direct

relationship to total sales of all establishments included in the category. In a few cases, expansion

on the basis of sales was not appropriate, and another basic data item was used as the basis for

expansion of reported data to account for nonrespondents.

All reports in which industry-specific data were expanded include a coverage indicator for each

publication category, which shows the sales of establishments responding to the industry-specific

inquiry as a percent of total sales for all establishments for which data are shown. For some

inquiries, coverage is determined by the ratio of total payroll or employment of establishments

responding to the inquiry to total payroll or employment of all establishments in the category.

DISCLOSURE

In accordance with federal law governing census reports (Title 13 of the United States Code), no

data are published that would disclose the operations of an individual establishment or business.

However, the number of establishments in a kind-of-business classification is not considered a disclosure; therefore, this information may be released even though other information is withheld.

Techniques employed to limit disclosure are discussed at

www.census.gov/epcd/ec02/disclosure.htm.

Retail Trade Appendix C C–3

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Appendix D.

Geographic Notes

Not applicable for this report.

2002 Economic Census Appendix D D–1

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
Appendix E.

Metropolitan and Micropolitan

Statistical Areas

Not applicable for this report.

2002 Economic Census Appendix E E–1

U.S. Census Bureau, 2002 Economic Census
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