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1987 SIC Matched to 2002 NAICS
Retail Trade

Industry
detail		 1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
Go to SIC 52 categories 52 Building materials, hardware, garden supply, and mobile home dealers
Go to SIC 53 categories 53 General merchandise stores
Go to SIC 54 categories 54 Food stores
Go to SIC 55 categories 55 Automotive dealers and gasoline service stations
Go to SIC 56 categories 56 Apparel and accessory stores
Go to SIC 57 categories 57 Home furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores
Go to SIC 58 categories 58 Eating and drinking places
Go to SIC 59 categories 59 Miscellaneous retail
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52   Building materials, hardware, garden supply, and mobile home dealers
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
52 Building materials, hardware, garden supply, and mobile home dealers  
521 Lumber and other building materials dealers  
5211 Lumber and Other Building Materials Dealers Not comparable
    Home center stores   444110 Home Centers (part)
    Except home center stores   444190 Other Building Material Dealers (part)
523 Paint, glass, and wallpaper stores  
5231 Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores Almost comparable
    Except glass   444120 Paint and Wallpaper Stores
    Glass   444190 Other Building Material Dealers (part)
525 Hardware stores  
5251 Hardware Stores Comparable 444130 Hardware Stores (part)
526 Retail nurseries, lawn and garden supply stores  
5261 Retail Nurseries, Lawn and Garden Supply Stores Not comparable
    Outdoor power equipment   444210 Outdoor Power Equipment Stores (part)
    Except outdoor power equipment   444220 Nurseries, Garden Centers, and Farm Supply Stores (part)
527 Mobile home dealers  
5271 Mobile Home Dealers Comparable 453930 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
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53   General merchandise stores
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
53 General merchandise stores  
531 Department stores (excluding leased departments) $$  
5311 Department Stores Not comparable
    Except discount department stores and supercenters-general merchandise and groceries   452111 Department Stores (except Discount Department Stores)
    Discount department stores   452112 Discount Department Stores
533 Variety stores  
5331 Variety Stores Not comparable 452990 All Other General Merchandise Stores (part)
539 Miscellaneous general merchandise stores  
5399 Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores Not comparable
    Warehouse clubs and supermarket/general merchandise combination   452910 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters (part)
    Except warehouse club and supermarket/general merchandise combination   452990 All Other General Merchandise Stores (part)
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54   Food stores
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
54 Food stores  
541 Grocery stores  
5411 Grocery Stores Not comparable
    Except convenience stores, freezer plans, and grocery stores with substantial general merchandise   445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores (part)
    Convenience stores without gas   445120 Convenience Stores
    Convenience store with gas   447110 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (part)
    Grocery stores and supermarkets selling substantial amounts of nonfood items   452910 Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters (part)
    Frozen food and freezer plan providers   454390 Other Direct Selling Establishments (part)
542 Meat and fish (seafood) markets, including freezer provisioners  
5421 Meat and Fish (Seafood) Markets, Including Freezer Provisioners Not comparable
    Meat except freezer provisioners   445210 Meat Markets (part)
    Seafood   445220 Fish and Seafood Markets (part)
    Freezer provisioners   454390 Other Direct Selling Establishments (part)
543 Fruit and vegetable markets  
5431 Fruit and Vegetable Markets Comparable
    Except temporary fruit and vegetable stands   445230 Fruit and Vegetable Markets (part)
    Temporary fruit and vegetable stands   454390 Other Direct Selling Establishments (part)
544 Candy, nut, and confectionery stores  
5441 Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores Not comparable
    Chocolate candy stores, preparing on premises   311330 Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (part)
    Nonchocolate candy stores, preparing on premises   311340 Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing (part)
    Except stores preparing candy on premises   445292 Confectionery and Nut Stores (part)
545 Dairy products stores  
5451 Dairy Products Stores Not comparable 445299 All Other Specialty Food Stores (part)
546 Retail bakeries  
5461 Retail Bakeries Not comparable
    Bread, cake and related products baked and sold on premise   311811 Retail Bakeries
    Selling only   445291 Baked Goods Stores
    Snacks   722213 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (part)
549 Miscellaneous food stores  
5499 Miscellaneous Food Stores Not comparable
    Poultry and poultry products   445210 Meat Markets (part)
    Except food supplement stores and poultry stores   445299 All Other Specialty Food Stores (part)
    Food supplements   446191 Food (Health) Supplement Stores (part)
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55   Automotive dealers and gasoline service stations
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
55 Automotive dealers and gasoline service stations  
551 Motor vehicle dealers (new and used)  
5511 Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) Comparable 441110 New Car Dealers
552 Motor vehicle dealers (used only)  
5521 Motor Vehicle Dealers (Used Only) Comparable 441120 Used Car Dealers
553 Auto and home supply stores  
5531 Auto and Home Supply Stores Not comparable
    Auto supply stores   441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores (part)
    Tires and tubes   441320 Tire Dealers (part)
    Other auto and home supply stores   452990 All Other General Merchandise Stores (part)
554 Gasoline service stations  
5541 Gasoline Service Station Not comparable
    Gasoline station with convenience store   447110 Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (part)
    Gasoline station without convenience store   447190 Other Gasoline Stations
555 Boat dealers  
5551 Boat Dealers Comparable 441222 Boat Dealers
556 Recreational vehicle dealers  
5561 Recreational Vehicle Dealers Comparable 441210 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
557 Motorcycle dealers  
5571 Motorcycle Dealers Comparable 441221 Motorcycle Dealers
559 Automotive dealers, not elsewhere classified  
5599 Automotive Dealers, NEC Comparable 441229 All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
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56   Apparel and accessory stores
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
56 Apparel and accessory stores  
561 Men's and boys' clothing and accessory stores  
5611 Men's and Boys' Clothing and Accessory Stores Comparable
    Clothing stores   448110 Men's Clothing Stores (part)
    Accessories   448150 Clothing Accessories Stores (part)
562 Women's clothing stores  
5621 Women's Clothing Stores Comparable
    Except dress shops and bridal shops   448120 Women's Clothing Stores (part)
    Dress shops and bridal shops   448190 Other Clothing Stores (part)
563 Women's accessory and specialty stores  
5632 Women's Accessory and Specialty Stores Not comparable
    Accessories   448150 Clothing Accessories Stores (part)
    Specialty stores   448190 Other Clothing Stores (part)
564 Children's and infants' wear stores  
5641 Children's and Infants' Wear Stores Comparable 448130 Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores (part)
565 Family clothing stores  
5651 Family Clothing Stores Comparable 448140 Family Clothing Stores
566 Shoe stores  
5661 Shoe Stores Comparable 448210 Shoe Stores (part)
569 Miscellaneous apparel and accessory stores  
5699 Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Stores Not comparable
    Custom tailors   315222 Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, and Overcoat Manufacturing (part)
    Custom tailors   315223 Men?s and Boys? Cut and Sew Shirt (except Work Shirt) Manufacturing (part)
    Custom dressmakers   315233 Women?s and Girls? Cut and Sew Dress Manufacturing (part)
    Accessories   448150 Clothing Accessories Stores (part)
    Miscellaneous apparel except accessories and custom tailors   448190 Other Clothing Stores (part)
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57   Home furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
57 Home furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores  
571 Home furniture and furnishings stores  
5712 Furniture Stores Not comparable
    Custom wood cabinets   337110 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (part)
    Custom made upholstered household furniture   337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing (part)
    Custom made nonupholstered wood household furniture except cabinets   337122 Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (part)
    Except custom furniture and cabinets   442110 Furniture Stores (part)
5713 Floor Coverings Stores Not comparable 442210 Floor Covering Stores (part)
5714 Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores Not comparable
    Custom drapes   314121 Curtain and Drapery Mills (part)
    Custom slipcovers   314129 Other Household Textile Product Mills (part)
    Drapery and curtain stores except primarily custom   442291 Window Treatment Stores (part)
    Upholstery materials   451130 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores (part)
5719 Miscellaneous Homefurnishings Stores Almost comparable
    Manufacturing and selling pottery on site   327112 Vitreous China, Fine Earthenware, and Other Pottery Product Manufacturing (part)
    Blinds and shades   442291 Window Treatment Stores (part)
    Except pottery and crafts made and sold on site and window furnishings   442299 All Other Home Furnishings Stores (part)
572 Household appliance stores  
5722 Household Appliance Stores Comparable 443111 Household Appliance Stores (part)
573 Radio, television, consumer electronics, and music stores  
5731 Radio, Television, and Consumer Electronics Stores Not comparable
    Automobile radios   441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores (part)
    Except automobile radios   443112 Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores (part)
5734 Computer and Computer Software Stores Not comparable 443120 Computer and Software Stores (part)
5735 Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores Comparable 451220 Prerecorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores (part)
5736 Musical Instruments Stores Comparable 451140 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
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58   Eating and drinking places
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
58 Eating and drinking places  
581 Eating and drinking places  
5812 Eating Places Almost comparable
    Dinner theaters   711110 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (part)
    Full-service restaurants   722110 Full-Service Restaurants
    Limited-service restaurants   722211 Limited-Service Restaurants
    Cafeterias   722212 Cafeterias
    Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars   722213 Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (part)
    Food service contractors   722310 Food Service Contractors (part)
    Caterers   722320 Caterers
5813 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) Comparable 722410 Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages)
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59   Miscellaneous retail
1987
SIC		 1987 U.S. SIC Description
(with link to definition) 		Com-
para-
bility		 2002
NAICS		 2002 NAICS U.S. Description
(with link to definition)
59 Miscellaneous retail  
591 Drug stores and proprietary stores  
5912 Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores Comparable 446110 Pharmacies and Drug Stores (part)
592 Liquor stores  
5921 Liquor Stores Comparable 445310 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores (part)
593 Used merchandise stores  
5932 Used Merchandise Stores Not comparable
    Except pawn shops   453310 Used Merchandise Stores
    Pawnshops   522298 All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation (part)
594 Miscellaneous shopping goods stores  
5941 Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops Comparable 451110 Sporting Goods Stores (part)
5942 Book Stores Comparable 451211 Book Stores (part)
5943 Stationery Stores Not comparable 453210 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores (part)
5944 Jewelry Stores Comparable 448310 Jewelry Stores (part)
5945 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores Comparable 451120 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores (part)
5946 Camera and Photographic Supply Stores Comparable 443130 Camera and Photographic Supplies Stores
5947 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops Comparable 453220 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores (part)
5948 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores Comparable 448320 Luggage and Leather Goods Stores
5949 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores Not comparable 451130 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores (part)
596 Nonstore retailers  
5961 Catalog and Mail-Order Houses Not comparable
    Electronic shopping web sites   454111 Electronic Shopping
    Electronic auctions   454112 Electronic Auctions
    Mail-order houses   454113 Mail-Order Houses
5962 Automatic Merchandise Machine Operators Comparable 454210 Vending Machine Operators
5963 Direct Selling Establishments Almost comparable
    Except mobile food services and food wagons   454390 Other Direct Selling Establishments (part)
    Mobile food services and food wagons   722330 Mobile Food Services
598 Fuel dealers  
5983 Fuel Oil Dealers Not comparable 454311 Heating Oil Dealers (part)
5984 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers Not comparable 454312 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers (part)
5989 Fuel Dealers, NEC Comparable 454319 Other Fuel Dealers
599 Retail stores, not elsewhere classified  
5992 Florists Comparable 453110 Florists
5993 Tobacco Stores and Stands Comparable 453991 Tobacco Stores (part)
5994 News Dealers and Newsstands Comparable 451212 News Dealers and Newsstands
5995 Optical Goods Stores Comparable
    Optical laboratories grinding lenses to prescription   339115 Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (part)
    Except labs grinding prescription lenses   446130 Optical Goods Stores
5999 Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC Almost comparable
    Manufacture of orthopedic devices to prescription in a retail environment   339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (part)
    Typewriters and telephones   443112 Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores (part)
    Cosmetics and perfumes   446120 Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Stores (part)
    Hearing aids and artificial limbs   446199 All Other Health and Personal Care Stores (part)
    Pet and pet supplies   453910 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores (part)
    Art dealer   453920 Art Dealers
    Except art dealers, pet and pet supplies, hearing aids, artificial limbs, cosmetics, telephones, sunglasses, manufacture of orthopedic devices to prescription in a retail environment, and typewriters   453998 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores) (part)
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(Drawbridge open.) Not comparable SIC sales or receipts cannot be estimated within 3% from NAICS data.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, NAICS Manual and 1997 Economic Census
Last revised: April 29 2003


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