Convenience Stores
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 445120 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments known as convenience stores or food marts (except those with fuel pumps) primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of goods that generally includes milk, bread, soda, and snacks.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Convenience stores are distinguished from supermarkets and other grocery stores by the scope and range of merchandise they carry. Convenience stores focus on a limited line of goods centered on essentials such as milk, bread, soda, and snacks, whereas supermarkets and other grocery stores offer a broader selection of food and grocery products. This classification applies specifically to establishments without fuel pumps; those with fuel pumps fall into separate categories not defined here.
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