44-45 Retail Trade
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, such as bicycles and bicycle parts; camping equipment; exercise and fitness equipment; athletic uniforms; specialty sports footwear; and other sporting goods, equipment, and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Athletic uniform supply stores
Fishing supply stores
Bicycle (except motorized) shops
Golf pro shops
Bowling equipment and supply stores
Saddlery stores
Diving equipment stores
Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, outdoor) stores
Exercise equipment stores
Sporting gun shops
| Average Jobs Employed | | 8 |
| Average Loan Given | | $59,554 |
| Number of Loans Given | | 9406 |
| Total Amount Loaned | | $560,169,080 |
Retailing sporting goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
Retailing new or used campers (pick-up coaches) and camping trailers are classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
Retailing new or used snowmobiles, motorized bicycles, and motorized golf carts are classified in U.S. Industry 441228, Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers;
Retailing new shoes (except specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and spiked shoes) are classified in Industry 448210, Shoe Stores;
Repairing or servicing sporting goods, without retailing new sporting goods are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
Retailing used sporting goods and used bicycles are classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores.