Powered by LevrNAICS 455211: Warehouse clubs and supercenters
NAICS 455211 is the industry code for warehouse clubs and supercenters. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for retail and start your application when you are ready.
What 455211 covers
Warehouse clubs and supercenters sell a general line of groceries along with a broad range of general merchandise, often on a membership or high volume basis.
New code in NAICS 2022, replacing 452311.
Included in this code
- Warehouse clubs
- Supercenters
- Membership warehouse stores
Not this code
- Supermarkets: see 445110 Supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers)
- Department stores: see 455110 Department stores
- Dollar stores: see 455219 All other general merchandise retailers
Businesses that use 455211
Financing for this trade
Large format stores use asset based lines, real estate loans and equipment financing. Lenders focus on inventory turns and real estate value.
Apply for funding with AIIs 455211 the right code for a warehouse club or supercenter?
Yes, if your store sells a full grocery line together with a broad range of general merchandise, or operates as a membership warehouse club. Stores selling mainly groceries use 445110, and general merchandise stores without groceries use 455110 or 455219.
What is the SBA size standard for 455211?
The SBA size standard for 455211 is $47M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A warehouse club or supercenter at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.
What financing do large format general merchandise stores use?
Asset based revolving lines secured by inventory and receivables, real estate loans on owned stores and equipment financing for refrigeration and racking are typical. Lenders focus on inventory turns, liquidation value and lease or ownership terms. A broker who works with many lenders can line up bank, SBA and alternative offers side by side, which often matters more than chasing the lowest headline price.
What does NAICS 455211 cover?
Warehouse clubs and supercenters. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 44-45 Retail trade, 455 General merchandise retailers, 4552 Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers, 45521 Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers.
What financing do NAICS 455211 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for retail businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 455211?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.