NAICS Code 45521 — Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 2 direct sub-codes.
| Code | 45521 |
|---|---|
| Title | Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new general merchandise (except department stores). These establishments retail a general line of new merchandise, such as apparel, automotive parts, dry goods, hardware, groceries, housewares, and home furnishings, with no one merchandise line predominating. Establishments generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters, and retailing a general line of merchandise in combination with a significant amount and variety of perishable groceries, are included in this industry. This industry also includes establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new and used merchandise on an auction basis.
Illustrative Examples:
Dollar stores
General merchandise (new and used) auction houses
General merchandise showrooms
General merchandise trading posts
General stores
Home and auto supply stores
Superstores (i.e., food and general merchandise)
Variety stores
Warehouse clubs (i.e., food and general merchandise)
Where 45521 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 44-45 | Retail Trade |
| Subsector | 455 | General Merchandise Retailers |
| Industry Group | 4552 | Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers |
| NAICS Industry | 45521 | Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers |
Codes under 45521
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
455211 | Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters |
455219 | All Other General Merchandise Retailers |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.