Definition
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores (NAICS 448)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores (NAICS 448) 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 clothing and clothing accessories.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

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