Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, pipes, and other smokers' supplies.
Illustrative Examples:
Cigar stores
Smokers' supply stores
Cigarette stands (i.e., permanent)
Tobacco stores
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 453991 - Tobacco Stores are:
- Cigar stores
- Cigarette stands, permanent
- Tobacco stores
- Smokers' supply stores
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Small Specialty Retail Stores in the US (45999)
Revenue 2025
$68.8bn
Growth 2025
0.25%
Key Trends
External competition has driven underperforming retailers to exit the industry
Large retailers can achieve cost savings through bulk purchasing
Consumers are expected to increasingly shift to online shopping
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 453991 - Tobacco Stores that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing electronic cigarettes--are classified in U.S. Industry 453998, All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores).
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NAICS Cross Reference
Retailing tobacco products and smokers’ supplies via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 453991 - Tobacco Stores
NAICS Code 453991 - Tobacco Stores sits in the 2-digit Tobacco 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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