Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) retailing a combination of new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and supplies in combination with selling new computers.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery Stores are:
- School supply stores
- Office supply stores
- Stationery stores
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Office Supply Stores in the US (45321)
Revenue 2025
$20.9bn
Growth 2025
-1.78%
Key Trends
The industry has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, digitization and intense external competition
Many industry operators have merged, been acquired or even exited the industry entirely
Households are one of the largest markets for the industry but this segment is expected to decline
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Printing business forms--are classified in Industry 32311, Printing;
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Retailing new office furniture--are classified in Industry 442110, Furniture Stores; and
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Retailing new computers without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, furniture, and supplies--are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores;
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Retailing greeting cards--are classified in Industry 453220, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores;
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Retailing used office supplies--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing stationery, school supplies, and office supplies via electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
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NAICS Hierarchy 453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
NAICS Code 453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery Stores sits in the 2-digit Office Supplies and Stationery 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
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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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