Mail-Order Housesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
20 July 2007
Industry Code : 45411b
This industry is part of the US retail trade sector. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of merchandise through catalogs. The range of products include food hampers, toys and games, sports equipment, clothing and accessories, jewelry, cosmetics etc. Today, the consumer may receive an e-mail or a postcard alerting them of the arrival of a catalog, the consumer can then select merchandise and place an order either through the catalog itself, the telephone or more commonly through the internet. Note: Those operators who primarily make sales from department stores (i.e. J.C. Penney or Sears) and also operate a catalog business are excluded from the Mail-Order House industry. This is because catalog sales do not represent the primary retail venture for the company as indicated by catalog revenue accounting for a small share of total company revenue. NAICS Definition: Mail-Order houses (454113) - This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using mail catalogs or television to generate clients and display merchandise. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms or mail-order houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | All Other |
| - | Drugs, Health and Beauty Aids |
| - | Computer Hardware, Software and Supplies |
| - | Women and Children's Wear |
| - | Jewelry and Accessories |
| - | Kitchenware and Home Furniture |
| - | Toys, Hobby Goods and Games |
| - | Office and School Supplies |
| - | Sport Equipment, Parts and Accessories |
| - | Audio Equipment |
| - | Men's wear |
| - | Automotive Supplies |
| - | Groceries |
| - | Window, Linen and Table Coverings | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Mail-order merchandise retailing | |
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