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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarn and other needlework accessories.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores are:

  • Fabric shops-retail
  • Knitting yarn shops-retail
  • Mill end stores-retail
  • Needlework stores-retail
  • Notion stores-retail
  • Piece goods-retail
  • Quilting materials and supplies-retail
  • Remnant stores-retail
  • Sewing supplies-retail
  • Yard goods stores-retail
  • Yarn shops (knitting)-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

Fabric, Craft & Sewing Supplies Stores in the US (45113)

Revenue 2024

$5.1bn

Growth 2024

0.68%

Key Trends

  • Increased consolidation is expected to drive contractions in industry employment, wages and pressure establishment growth

  • Strong competition from discount department stores and online retailers has eroded demand for industry products

  • As the US economy begins to recover from the coronavirus, household disposable income levels are expected to increase

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

US-SIC Code 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores sits in the 2-digit Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: G

Division Title: Retail Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5949 - Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 594901 Needles
  • 594902 Fabric shops
  • 594903 Notions-retail
  • 594904 Needlework & needlework materials-retail
  • 594905 Monograms
  • 594906 Macrame supplies
  • 594907 Knitting supplies
  • 594908 Embroidery-supplies
  • 594909 Dry goods-retail
  • 594910 Costume fabrics trimmings & accessories
  • 594911 Yarn-retail
  • 594912 Weaving & mending equipment & supplies
  • 594913 Quilting materials & supplies
  • 594914 Remnants
  • 594915 Cotton goods-retail
  • 594916 Dress patterns
  • 594917 Button covering
  • 594918 Mill stores
  • 594922 Textiles-retail
  • 594924 Hemp products

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59490000 Sewing, needlework, and piece goods
  • 59490100 Fabric stores piece goods
  • 59490101 Bridal fabrics
  • 59490102 Fabric, remnants
  • 59490200 Sewing and needlework
  • 59490201 Knitting goods and supplies
  • 59490202 Needlework goods and supplies
  • 59490203 Notions, including trim
  • 59490204 Patterns: sewing, knitting and needlework
  • 59490205 Quilting materials and supplies
  • 59490206 Sewing supplies
  • 59490207 Weaving goods and supplies

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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