Definition
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers(NAICS 444)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers(NAICS 444) 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 a specialized or general line of building and home improvement materials, lawn and garden equipment and supplies, outdoor power equipment, and nursery and garden products.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• retailing used building and home improvement materials, and lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
• retailing building and home improvement materials, and lawn, garden and outdoor power equipment by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)