SIC 52-59

SIC Code 52-59: Retail Trade

SIC codes 52-59 cover Retail Trade.

covers establishments that sell merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption. Retail trade spans general merchandise stores, food stores, auto dealers, and a wide range of specialty retailers.

This is a top-level division in the SIC 1987 classification system, covering 8 major groups, 41 industry groups, and 64 4-digit industries.

Major Groups

Industry Groups

SIC Industries

Classification

Major Groups in This Division

SIC Code	Major Group Title	Industry Groups
52	SIC 52 — Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply & Mobile Home Dealers	5
53	SIC 53 — General Merchandise Stores	3
54	SIC 54 — Food Stores	7
55	SIC 55 — Automotive Dealers and Service Stations	8
56	SIC 56 — Apparel and Accessory Stores	7
57	SIC 57 — Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores	3
58	SIC 58 — Eating and Drinking Places	1
59	SIC 59 — Miscellaneous Retail	7

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Other SIC Divisions

SIC 01-09 — Agriculture, Forestry, And Fishing5 major groups

SIC 10-14 — Mining4 major groups

SIC 15-17 — Construction3 major groups

SIC 20-39 — Manufacturing20 major groups

SIC 40-49 — Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services10 major groups

SIC 50-51 — Wholesale Trade2 major groups

SIC 60-67 — Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate7 major groups

SIC 70-89 — Services16 major groups

SIC 91-97 — Public Administration7 major groups

SIC 99 — Nonclassifiable Establishments1 major groups

Need the NAICS equivalent? convert a SIC code to NAICS using the mapping table — SIC 1987 four-digit industries paired with NAICS 2022 at the five-digit industry level, with coverage gaps stated.