Supermarkets & Other Grocery (Except Convenience) Stores
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 445110 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; and fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Included in this industry are delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Supermarkets and grocery stores in this industry retail a general line of food including canned and frozen items, fresh produce, and fresh or prepared meats, fish, and poultry. Delicatessen-type establishments that function as general grocery retailers belong here. The distinction from Convenience Stores is scope of selection; convenience stores operate with a limited food assortment and serve a narrower shopping mission, whereas supermarkets and grocery stores offer the broader product range characteristic of general food retailing.
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