NAICS 44314 Electronics and Appliance Stores

NAICS Code: 44314

Code Title: Electronics and Appliance Stores

Code Sector: 44-45 - Retail Trade

NAICS 44314 Electronics and Appliance Stores Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as televisions, computers, and cameras; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products; (3) retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services; (4) retailing new prepackaged computer software; and/or (5) retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as CDs, DVDs, and tapes.


Illustrative Examples

Appliance stores, household-type Consumer-type electronic stores (e.g., televisions, computers, cameras)

Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Retailing new appliance and electronic products via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale-are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing new computers, computer peripherals, and prepackaged software in combination with retailing new office equipment, office furniture, and office supplies--are classified in Industry 45321, Office Supplies and Stationery Stores;
  • Retailing new sewing machines in combination with selling new sewing supplies, fabrics, patterns, yarns, and other needlework accessories--are classified in Industry 45113, Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores;
  • Retailing new electronic toys, such as dedicated game consoles and handheld electronic games--are classified in Industry 45112, Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores;
  • Providing television or other electronic equipment repair services without retailing new televisions or electronic equipment--are classified in Industry 81121, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance;
  • Providing household-type appliance repair services without retailing new appliances--are classified in Industry 81141, Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance;
  • Developing film and/or making photographic slides, prints, and enlargements without retailing a range of new photographic equipment and supplies--are classified in Industry 81292, Photofinishing;
  • Retailing used appliance and electronic products--are classified in Industry 45331, Used Merchandise Stores;
  • Retailing automotive electronic sound systems--are classified in Industry 44131, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores.