Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating. Department stores may sell perishable groceries, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, but such sales are insignificant. Department stores may have separate customer checkout areas in each department, central customer checkout areas, or both.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 452210 - Department Stores are:
- Department stores
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Department Stores in the US (45211)
Revenue 2025
$224.1bn
Growth 2025
0.75%
Key Trends
Online companies are increasingly undercutting traditional department store prices
The number of industry establishments has declined due to external competition
Outlet and discount department stores will continue to capture a greater market share
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 452210 - Department Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing apparel without a significant amount of housewares or general merchandise--are classified in Subsector 448, Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing a general line of merchandise in combination with a general line of perishable groceries, known as warehouse clubs, superstores, or supercenters--are classified in U.S. Industry 452311, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing used merchandise--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing a general line of merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
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NAICS Hierarchy 452210 - Department Stores
NAICS Code 452210 - Department Stores sits in the 2-digit Department 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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