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Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of products by television, catalog, and mail-order. These establishments do not ordinarily maintain stock for sale on the premises. Separate stores operated by catalog and mail-order houses for the retail sale of products on the premises are classified according to the product sold.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses are:

  • Book clubs, not publishing
  • Books, mail-order-retail
  • Catalog (order taking) offices of mail-order houses-retail
  • Cheese, mail-order-retail
  • Coins, mail-order-retail
  • Computer and peripheral equipment, mail-order-retail
  • Computer software, mail-order-retail
  • Food, mail-order-retail
  • Fruit, mail-order-retail
  • Jewelry, mail-order-retail
  • Magazines, mail-order-retail
  • Mail-order houses-retail (not including retail outlets)
  • Novelty merchandise, mail-order-retail
  • Order taking offices of mail-order houses-retail
  • Record clubs, mail-order-retail
  • Stamps mail-order-retail
  • Television, mail-order (home shopping)-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

E-Commerce & Online Auctions in the US (45411a)

Revenue 2022

$934.2bn

Growth 2022

7.12%

Key Trends

  • Wages have been outpaced by revenue growth as new technology has increased per-employee productivity

  • Large companies have increased investment in artificial intelligence technology

  • Wage growth will slightly outpace revenue growth, offsetting a stronger dollar

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses

US-SIC Code 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses sits in the 2-digit Catalog and Mail-Order Houses 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 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses. Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 596101 Catalog showrooms
  • 596102 Mail order & catalog shopping
  • 596103 Mail order fulfillment service
  • 596104 E-commerce

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 59610000 Catalog and mail-order houses
  • 59610100 Food, mail order
  • 59610101 Cheese, mail order
  • 59610102 Fruit, mail order
  • 59610200 Computer equipment and electronics, mail order
  • 59610201 Computer software, mail order
  • 59610202 Computers and peripheral equipment, mail order
  • 59610203 Electronic kits and parts, mail order
  • 59610300 Book and record clubs
  • 59610301 Book club, mail order
  • 59610302 Magazines, mail order
  • 59610303 Record and/or tape (music or video) club, mail order
  • 59610400 Stamps, coins, and other collectibles, mail order
  • 59610401 Coins, mail order
  • 59610402 Collectibles and antiques, mail order
  • 59610403 Stamps, mail order
  • 59619900 Catalog and mail-order houses, nec
  • 59619901 Arts and crafts equipment and supplies, mail order
  • 59619902 Automotive supplies and equipment, mail order
  • 59619903 Books, mail order (except book clubs)
  • 59619904 Cards, mail order
  • 59619905 Catalog sales
  • 59619906 Clothing, mail order (except women's)
  • 59619907 Cosmetics and perfumes, mail order
  • 59619908 Educational supplies and equipment, mail order
  • 59619909 Fishing, hunting and camping equipment and supplies: by mail
  • 59619910 Fitness and sporting goods, mail order
  • 59619911 Flowers, plants and bulbs: mail order
  • 59619912 Furniture and furnishings, mail order
  • 59619913 General merchandise, mail order
  • 59619914 Gift items, mail order
  • 59619915 Jewelry, mail order
  • 59619916 Mail order house, nec
  • 59619917 Mail order house, order taking office only
  • 59619918 Novelty merchandise, mail order
  • 59619919 Religious merchandise, mail order
  • 59619920 Television, home shopping
  • 59619921 Tools and hardware, mail order
  • 59619922 Toys and games (including dolls and models), mail order
  • 59619923 Women's apparel, mail order
  • 59619924 Pharmaceuticals, mail order
  • 59619925 Electronic shopping
  • 59619926 Electronic auctions

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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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