2002 NAICS Definitions

444130 Hardware Stores

This industry comprises establishments known as hardware stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of new hardware items, such as tools and builders' hardware.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing hardware items via electronic home shopping, mail order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, known as home centers,--are classified in Industry 444110, Home Centers; and
• Retailing used hardware items--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

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No change 1997 to 2002

2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC

1997 Economic Census

Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC

2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
444130	444130	7699	Handtools, power-driven, repair and maintenance services retailing new power-driv
444130	444130	5251	Hardware stores
444130	444130	5251	Tool stores, power and hand (except outdoor)

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