Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and other sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Athletic uniform supply stores
Fishing supply stores
Bicycle (except motorized) shops
Golf pro shops
Bowling equipment and supply stores
Saddlery stores
Diving equipment stores
Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, outdoor) stores
Exercise equipment stores
Sporting gun shops
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 451110 - Sporting Goods Stores are:
- Outdoor sporting equipment stores
- Gun shops
- Bicycle (except motorized) shops
- Shoe stores, specialty sports footwear (e.g., bowling, golf, spiked)
- Sporting goods stores
- Fishing supply stores (e.g., bait)
- Exercise equipment stores
- Athletic equipment and supply stores (including uniforms)
- Footwear (e.g., bowling, golf, spiked), specialty sports, stores
- Tack (e.g., harnesses, saddlery) shops
- Golf pro shops
- Sports gear stores (e.g., outdoors, scuba, skiing)
- Saddlery stores
- Bowling equipment and supply stores
- Tackle shops (i.e., fishing)
- Uniform stores, athletic
- Pro shops (e.g., golf, skiing, tennis)
- Diving equipment stores
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Sporting Goods Stores in the US (45111)
Revenue 2025
$107.6bn
Growth 2025
1.69%
Key Trends
The industry has benefited from consolidation, which has enabled large-scale sporting goods retailers to bypass sporting wholesalers
The time consumers have to participate in leisure activities has influenced the industry
Upward trends in sports participation rates are expected to drive demand
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 451110 - Sporting Goods Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing new or used campers (pick-up coaches) and camping trailers--are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing new or used snowmobiles, motorized bicycles, and motorized golf carts--are classified in U.S. Industry 441228, Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked shoes)--are classified in Industry 448210, Shoe Stores;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing sporting goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Repairing or servicing sporting goods, without retailing new sporting goods--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 451110 - Sporting Goods Stores
NAICS Code 451110 - Sporting Goods Stores sits in the 2-digit Sporting Goods Stores sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 44-45
Sector Title: Retail Trade
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4511 Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
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45111 Sporting Goods Stores
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45112 Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores
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45113 Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores
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45114 Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores
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4512 Book Stores and News Dealers
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45121 Book Stores and News Dealers
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4522 Department Stores
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45221 Department Stores
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4523 General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
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45231 General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
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4531 Florists
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45311 Florists
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4532 Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
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45321 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
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45322 Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores
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4533 Used Merchandise Stores
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45331 Used Merchandise Stores
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4539 Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
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45391 Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
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45392 Art Dealers
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45393 Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers
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45399 All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers
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4541 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
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45411 Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses
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4542 Vending Machine Operators
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45421 Vending Machine Operators
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4543 Direct Selling Establishments
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45431 Fuel Dealers
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45439 Other Direct Selling Establishments
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Similar Industries Niche and Emerging
IBISWorld provides research on hundreds of niche and emerging industries, including the following for 451110 - Sporting Goods Stores.
- Hiking & Outdoor Equipment Stores in the US OD4378
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- Tackle Shops in the US OD6056
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- Sports Memorabilia & Collectibles Stores in the US OD6556
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