Mail-Order Houses in the US

This industry is part of the US retail trade sector. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of merchandise through catalogs. The range of products include food hampers, toys and games, sports equipment, clothing and accessories, jewelry, cosmetics etc. Today, the consumer may receive an e-mail or a postcard alerting them of the arrival of a catalog, the consumer can then select merchandise and place an order either through the catalog itself, the telephone or more commonly through the internet. NAICS Definition: Mail-Order houses (454113)- This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of merchandise using mail catalogs or television to generate clients and display merchandise. Included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in retailing from catalog showrooms or mail-order houses as well as establishments providing a combination of Internet and mail-order sales.