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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments known as hardware stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing hardware items via electronic home shopping, mail order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, known as home centers--are classified in Industry 444110, Home Centers; and
• Retailing used hardware items--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Handtools, power-driven, repair and maintenance services retailing new power-driven handtools
• Hardware stores
• Tool stores, power and hand (except outdoor)