2017 NAICS Definition

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

453210 Office Supplies and Stationery Stores

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing new stationery, school supplies, and office supplies; (2) retailing a combination of new office equipment, furniture, and supplies; and (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and supplies in combination with selling new computers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing stationery, school supplies, and office supplies via electronic shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing greeting cards--are classified in Industry 453220, Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores;
• Retailing new computers without retailing other consumer-type electronic products or office equipment, furniture, and supplies--are classified in U.S. Industry 443142, Electronics Stores;
• Printing business forms--are classified in Industry 32311, Printing;
• Retailing new office furniture--are classified in Industry 442110, Furniture Stores; and
• Retailing used office supplies--are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
453210		453210		453210		Office supply stores
453210		453210		453210		School supply stores
453210		453210		453210		Stationery stores