Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles, such as automobiles, RVs, motorcycles, and boats; motor vehicle parts; tires; and mobile homes).
Illustrative Examples:
Antique shops
Used household-type appliance stores
Used book stores
Used merchandise thrift shops
Used clothing stores
Used sporting goods stores
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 453310 - Used Merchandise Stores are:
- Apparel stores, used clothing
- Architectural salvage dealers
- Used merchandise dealers (except motor vehicles and parts)
- Appliance stores, household-type, used
- Rare manuscript stores
- Used rare collectors' items (e.g., autograph, coin, card, stamps) shops
- Consignment shops, used merchandise
- Secondhand merchandise stores
- Book stores, used
- Clothing stores, used
- Bicycle (except motorized) shops, used
- Sporting goods stores, used
- Antique shops
- Record stores, used
- Used merchandise stores
- Used bicycle (except motorized) shops
- Antique dealers (except motor vehicles)
- Furniture stores, used
- Thrift shops, used merchandise
- Music stores (e.g., cassette, instrument, record, tape), used
- Flea markets, used merchandise, permanent
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Used Goods Stores in the US (45331)
Revenue 2025
$27.7bn
Growth 2025
0.92%
Key Trends
Despite the entrance of these operators, industry profit is expected to decline
The pandemic has led many consumers to have high sanitary standards
Boosting external competition from department stores, warehouse clubs and supercenters will likely hinder used goods stores' expansion.
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 453310 - Used Merchandise Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing used automobiles--are classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers;
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Retailing used recreational vehicles--are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
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Retailing used boats--are classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers;
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Retailing used motorcycles, aircraft, snowmobiles, and utility trailers--are classified in U.S. Industry 441228, Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers; and
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Retailing used automobile parts (except tires and tubes)--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
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Retailing used tires--are classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers;
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Retailing used mobile homes--are classified in Industry 453930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers;
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Retailing a general line of used merchandise on an auction basis (except electronic auctions)--are classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores).
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Retailing used merchandise via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
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Operating pawnshops--are classified in U.S. Industry 522298, All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation;
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NAICS Hierarchy 453310 - Used Merchandise Stores
NAICS Code 453310 - Used Merchandise Stores sits in the 2-digit Used Merchandise 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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