2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

444130 Hardware Stores

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing hardware items via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing a general line of home repair and improvement materials and supplies, known as home centers--are classified in Industry 444110, Home Centers; and
• Retailing used hardware items--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
444130		444130		444130		Handtools, power-driven, repair and maintenance services retailing new power-driven handtools
444130		444130		444130		Hardware stores
444130		444130		444130		Tool stores, power and hand (except outdoor)