NAICS Code for Retail Sales
The primary NAICS code for Retail Sales is 455110 — Department Stores. Businesses classified under NAICS 455110 (Department Stores) are involved in: this industry comprises establishments generally known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating. Department stores may sell perishable groceries, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, but such sales are insignificant. Department stores with fixed point-of-sale locations may have separate customer checkout areas in each department, central customer checkout areas, or both. Typical activities include: Such as apparel, Jewelry, Home furnishings, With no one merchandise line predominating.
Primary NAICS Code
455110Department StoresAbout Retail Sales
Businesses classified under NAICS 455110 (Department Stores) are involved in: this industry comprises establishments generally known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating. Department stores may sell perishable groceries, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, but such sales are insignificant. Department stores with fixed point-of-sale locations may have separate customer checkout areas in each department, central customer checkout areas, or both.
Typical Business Activities
What's Included
- +Such as apparel
- +Jewelry
- +Home furnishings
- +With no one merchandise line predominating
How to Determine Your NAICS Code
While 455110 (Department Stores) is the most common classification for retail sales, your specific code depends on your primary revenue-generating activity. Review the included and excluded activities above to confirm this code fits your business. If your operations span multiple categories, use the code that best represents your largest source of revenue. You can also use the search tool below to describe your specific business activities and find the most accurate match.
Example Companies
Kohl's
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Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Macy's
Macy's is the largest department store company by retail sales in the United States, with 94, 000 employees and an annual revenue of $25.3 billion as of 2023.
New York, New York, United States
Falabella
Falabella is a multinational chain of department stores owned by Chilean multinational company S. A. C. I. Falabella.
Santiago, Región Metropolitana De Santiago, Chile
Macy's
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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