APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORES
This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of specialized apparel and accessories, such as bathing suits, belts, raincoats, riding and other sports apparel, T-shirts, umbrellas, uniforms, and wigs and toupees.

What industry are clothing companies in?

The clothing and clothing accessories stores subsector is part of the retail trade sector. Industries in the Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores subsector retail new clothing and clothing accessories merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations.

What are miscellaneous store retailers?

About the Miscellaneous Store Retailers subsector Establishments in this subsector include stores with unique characteristics like florists, used merchandise stores, and pet and pet supply stores as well as other store retailers.

What is miscellaneous apparel and accessory shops?

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of specialized lines of apparel and accessories, not elsewhere classified, such as uniforms, bathing suits, raincoats, riding apparel, sports apparel, umbrellas, wigs, and toupees.

What are miscellaneous and specialty retail stores?

What is a Misc Specialty Stores merchant account?

• Ammunition Stores.
• Atlas, Map Stores.
• Beauty Supply Stores.
• Bottled and Distilled.
• Water Dealers.
• Collectibles,
• Memorabilia Stores- Sports and Hobby.
• Dealers – Ice.

Who are the major players in the apparel industry?

The Apparel Industry is fragmented and highly competitive. There are a number of major players, but there are also countless niche stores and private companies that cater to specific demographics. Too, general merchandisers and foreign companies bring more competition to the sector.

How big is the global apparel manufacturing industry?

Global apparel manufacturing is an industry that currently brings in revenues of $658 billion. Since 2013, the industry has been growing at an annual average rate of 4.6%.

What kind of business does an apparel company have?

Apparel companies design and produce/source items that they sell to retailers, including department stores, specialty shops and discounters. Often, a company owns licenses to manufacture goods under particular brand names, and will market and advertise these lines.

How many people work in the clothing industry?

According to the United States Bureau of Labor, there are approximately 151,800 individuals employed in the apparel industry with over 7,855 private businesses and establishments. The following occupational related injuries occur per every 100 employees according to the United States Bureau of Labor. 1. Textile Mills: 3.3 injuries per 100 2.