Definition
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores (NAICS 451)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores (NAICS 451) 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 sporting goods, games and toys, sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns and other needlework accessories, musical instruments, books and other reading materials, and audio and video recordings.

Exclusions

Establishments primarily engaged in:

• retailing used sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings (45331, Used Merchandise Stores)
• retailing sporting goods, hobby goods, books, musical instruments, and audio and video recordings by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (454, Non-Store Retailers)