Hardware Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
20 July 2007
Industry Code : 44413
This industry is part of the Retail Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of hardware goods and tools. These goods are purchased from domestic manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their store, to the general public. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers (approximately 90%) for private use, while a small share of goods are purchased by contractors. It is important to note that those retailers who operate primarily as home centers, used merchandise stores or electronic shopping and mail-order houses are excluded from this industry. Home centers are primarily engaged in retailing a general line of merchandise (i.e. lumber, plumbing, etc) with no predominant merchandise line. Goods retailed by used merchandise stores are also excluded from this industry as these establishments primarily retail used, antique and secondhand goods. Products purchased from operators of electronic shopping and mail-order houses are also excluded from this industry. NAICS Definition: 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.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Hardware |
| - | Other |
| - | Lawn and Garden |
| - | Paint and Sundries |
| - | Lumber and other building materials |
| - | Doors and moulding |
| - | Flooring |
| - | Roofing |
| - | Wall Coverings |
| - | Structural panels |
| - | Ceiling | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Retailing hardware |
| - | Retailing tools and equipment |
| - | Retailing plumbing fixtures and fittings |
| - | Retailing electrical supplies |
| - | Retailing paint and supplies |
| - | Retailing garden products and equipment | |
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