2002 NAICS Definitions

453210 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) selling a combination of new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) selling new office equipment, furniture, and supplies in combination with selling new computers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing stationery, school supplies, and office supplies via electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing greeting cards--are classified in Industry 453220, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores;
• Retailing new typewriters--are classified in U.S. Industry 443112, Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores;
• Retailing new computers without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, furniture, and supplies--are classified in Industry 443120, Computer and Software Stores;
• Printing business forms--are classified in Industry 323110, Printing;
• Retailing new office furniture--are classified in Industry 442110, Furniture Stores; and
• Retailing used office supplies--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
453210	453210	5943	Office supply stores
453210	453210	5943	School supply stores
453210	453210	5943	Stationery stores

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