StarMine uses the Global Industry Classification Standard for its industry definitions.

FORBES: A Short Description

Callahan's favorite group now is consumer discretionary, the standard portmanteau industry classification that includes retailers, automakers and advertising companies.

FORBES: Taming the Sector Beast

This step moves us closer to meeting the recent Jobs Council recommendation to enable regulations to be searched by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, (NAICS is a standard used by Federal agencies in classifying industry).

WHITEHOUSE: Regulations.gov: Remaking Public Participation