What is NAICS code 4523?

NAICS 4523 is the industry group "General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters" in the North American Industry Classification System, part of the Retail Trade sector (45). It was retired in the 2022 revision.

NAICS Code 4523: General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters

NAICS code 4523 is the industry group for general merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters in the Retail Trade sector. It contains 2 6-digit industry codes, listed below.

This code was retired in the 2022 NAICS revision. Use a current code from the same group for new registrations.

NAICS codes in 4523 General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters

NAICS codes in 4523
Code	Title	Federal contracts (3 years)
452311	Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters (retired)	n/a
452319	All Other General Merchandise Stores (retired)	n/a

How to choose the right NAICS code

Pick the 6-digit code that best describes what you sell. List it as your primary code in SAM.gov, and add other codes for related work. Agencies choose one NAICS code for each contract, so check the codes on past awards for the kind of work you do. Search all codes in the NAICS code lookup.

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

What is NAICS code 4523?: NAICS 4523 is the industry group "General Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters" in the North American Industry Classification System, part of the Retail Trade sector (45). It was retired in the 2022 revision.