459110 — Sporting Goods Retailers
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Athletic uniform supply retailers
- Fishing supply retailers
- Bicycle (except motorized) retailers
- Golf pro shops
- Bowling equipment and supply retailers
- Tack shops
- Diving equipment retailers
- Sporting goods (e.g., scuba, skiing, ball sports) retailers
- Exercise equipment retailers
- Sporting gun and hunting equipment retailers
- Camping and hiking equipment retailers
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5421 - Meat and Fish (via SIC1987:5421→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459110)
- SIC 5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops (via SIC1987:5941→NAICS1997:45111→2002:451110→2007:451110→2012:451110→2017:451110→2022:459110)
- SIC 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses (via SIC1987:5961→NAICS1997:45411→2002:454112→2007:454112→2012:454112→2017:454110→2022:459110)
- SIC 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments (via SIC1987:5963→NAICS1997:45439→2002:454390→2007:454390→2012:454390→2017:454390→2022:459110)
- SIC 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7699→NAICS1997:45111→2002:451110→2007:451110→2012:451110→2017:451110→2022:459110)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L083 — Technical Representation Services: Textiles, Leather, Furs, Apparel and Shoe Findings, Tents and Flags
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 459110 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 459110 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sporting Goods Retailers' under Sector 44-45 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 459110? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $26,500,000 for NAICS code 459110 (Sporting Goods Retailers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 459110? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 459110 (Sporting Goods Retailers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5421 - Meat and Fish, 5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops, 5961 - Catalog and Mail-Order Houses, 5963 - Direct Selling Establishments, 7699 - Repair Shops and Related Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 459110:
- Sector 44-45 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Retail Trade sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 459110 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sporting Goods Retailers).
- IRS PBA Code for Sporting Goods — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.