This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new home furnishings (except furniture, floor coverings, and window treatments). Illustrative Examples: Bath shops Kitchenware retailers Chinaware retailers Linen retailers Electric lamp retailers Picture frame retailers, custom Glassware retailers Wood-burning stove retailers Housewares retailers
Retailing new mirrored glass or lighting fixtures--are classified in Industry 444180, Other Building Material Dealers; Retailing new furniture--are classified in Industry 449110, Furniture Retailers; Retailing new floor coverings (except hardwood or ceramic tile only)--are classified in U.S. Industry 449121, Floor Covering Retailers; Retailing new window treatments--are classified in U.S. Industry 449122, Window Treatment Retailers; Manufacturing window blinds and shades--are classified in Industry 337920, Blind and Shade Manufacturing; and Retailing used home furnishings--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers.