Warehouse Clubs and Superstoresin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
18 September 2007
Industry Code : 45291
This industry is part of the Retail Trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a general line of grocery products along with new merchandise items. These goods are purchased from domestic manufacturers and wholesalers. Operators then retail these goods, through their warehouse clubs and superstores, to the general public. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by wholesalers and retailers for resale. A smaller share of goods is purchased by consumers for private use. It is important to note that those retailers who operator primarily as furniture stores, hardware stores, clothing stores, supermarkets or department stores are excluded from this industry. NAICS definition: This industry comprises establishments generally known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries combined with general lines of new merchandise such as apparel, furniture and appliances.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Groceries and other foods |
| - | All other merchandise |
| - | Drugs, health aids & beauty aids |
| - | Apparel (men's, women's and children's) |
| - | Footwear and accessories |
| - | Sporting goods, toys, hobby goods and games |
| - | Hardware, tools, plumbing and gardening goods |
| - | Automotive lubricants (i.e. oil, greases etc) |
| - | Kitchen and home furnishings |
| - | Books and photographic equipment |
| - | Appliances (small & large) | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Retailing groceries |
| - | Retailing furniture |
| - | Retailing apparel |
| - | Retailing appliances | |
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