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Book Retailers and News Dealers
NAICS 459210 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals (without publishing).
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Questions to ask
- Is the location owner-occupied or leased, and what is the approximate square footage?
- What is the estimated total value of book and periodical inventory on hand at peak?
- Does the store sell any other merchandise categories — gifts, stationery, greeting cards — and what percentage of revenue do those represent?
- Is there any food or beverage service on-premises, including a café or coffee bar?
- How frequently does the store host author events, readings, or other public gatherings, and what is the typical attendance?
- Does the store handle significant cash transactions, and are there dedicated cash-handling controls in place?
- Are there any employees, and if so, what are their primary duties — stocking, cashiering, deliveries?
- Any prior losses in the past three to five years, particularly slip-and-fall or property claims?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Retailing used books (including used rare books), newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals: 459510 — Used Merchandise Retailers
- Publishing books, newspapers, and periodicals: 5131 — Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
- Streaming audio books, news, and periodical content without publishing: 516210 — Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers;
- Independently authoring books and other written works and acting as their own publisher: 711510 — Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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Book retailers and news dealers sell new books, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals directly to consumers from a fixed storefront or kiosk. Day-to-day operations involve receiving and stocking inventory, assisting customers, and processing sales. Some locations may also sell related merchandise such as greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, or small gift items, and some bookstores host author events, readings, or community gatherings on-site.
Questions to investigate
- Is the location owner-occupied or leased, and what is the approximate square footage?
- What is the estimated total value of book and periodical inventory on hand at peak?
- Does the store sell any other merchandise categories — gifts, stationery, greeting cards — and what percentage of revenue do those represent?
- Is there any food or beverage service on-premises, including a café or coffee bar?
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