SIC 5136 Men's and Boy's Clothing and Furnishings

SIC 5136

This industry classification is composed of wholesale distributors of men's and boys' apparel and furnishings. Products of the industry include shirts, trousers, sportswear, suits, ties, work clothing, hosiery, underwear, nightwear, outerwear and overcoats, gloves, hats, scarves, and umbrellas. Wholesale distributors of men's and boy's shoes, however, are included in SIC 5139: Footwear.

NAICS CODE(S)

424320

Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

Approximately 5,832 establishments were primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of men's and boys' apparel and furnishings in 2007 according to Dun & Bradstreet. The industry's sales were estimated to total in excess of $16.9 billion. There were approximately 57,465 employees in 2007. There were a total of 5,832 establishments in 2007, down from 6,972 establishments in 2003. The average sales per establishment was $3.2 million. The men's and boy's clothing sector...