SIC 5231 Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores

Encyclopedia of American Industries | 2005 | Copyright

SIC 5231
PAINT, GLASS, AND WALLPAPER STORES

This industry consists of establishments engaged in selling primarily paint, glass, and wallpaper, or any combination of these lines, to the general public. While these establishments may sell primarily to construction contractors, they are known as retail in the trade. Establishments that do not sell to the general public or are known in the trade as wholesale are classified in the wholesale trade industries.

NAICS Code(s)

422950 (Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Wholesalers)

444190 (Other Building Materials Dealers)

444120 (Paint and Wallpaper Stores)

Industry Snapshot

In 2000, some 8,400 paint and wallpaper retail outlets were in operation in the United States and generated $1.2 billion in revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the United States. Traditional paint, wallpaper, and glass stores have faced increasing competition from big-box homes centers and discounters, but they continue to maintain a market niche by offering superior selection and service to customers. Of all exterior paint purchases made in 2001, latex was the most popular, garnering 72 percent of all paint sales. Oil-based paint totaled 14 percent of sales; enamel, 9 percent; and two or more types, 6 percent. Latex was also the category leader for interior paint purchases, with 79 percent of the market.

Organization and Structure

There were two types of retail outlets for paints, glass, and wallpaper. The first was the independently operated store, which purchased products from manufacturers that operated distribution centers and warehouses. The second was the manufacturer-operated store, which offered factory direct products and generally used its own distribution center. Both types of stores ran centralized operations from their headquarters.

Paint, glass, and wallpaper stores were also distinguished as either warehouse stores, also called discount...

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