Definition
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores (NAICS 442)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores (NAICS 442) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture and home furnishings. These establishments usually operate from showrooms and many offer interior decorating services in addition to the sale of products.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• used furniture and home furnishings retailing (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
• retailing furniture and home furnishings by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)