Industries in the Food and Beverage Stores subsector usually retail food and beverages merchandise from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector have special equipment (e.g., freezers, refrigerated display cases, refrigerators) for displaying food and beverage goods. They have staff trained in the processing of food products to guarantee the proper storage and sanitary conditions required by regulatory authority.
4451 Grocery Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of
food products.
44511 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
See industry description for 445110 below.
445110 Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience)
Stores
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing automotive fuels in combination with a convenience store or food mart - classified in Industry 447110, Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores;
- Retailing a limited line of goods, known as convenience stores or food marts (except those with fuel pumps) - classified in Industry 445120, Convenience Stores;
- Retailing frozen food and freezer plans via direct sales to residential customers - classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments;
- Providing food services in delicatessen-type establishments - classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants; and
- Retailing fresh meat in delicatessen-type establishments - classified in Industry 445210, Meat Markets.
44512 Convenience Stores
See industry description for 445120 below.
445120 Convenience Stores
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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing a general line of food, known as supermarkets and grocery stores - classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores; and
- Retailing automotive fuels in combination with a convenience store or food mart - classified in Industry 447110, Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores.
4452 Specialty Food Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of
food.
44521 Meat Markets
See industry description for 445210 below.
445210 Meat Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured
meats and poultry. Delicatessen-type establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh meat are
included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Baked ham stores; Meat markets; Butcher shops; Poultry dealers; Frozen meat shops.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing meat and poultry via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing a general line of food, known as supermarkets and grocery stores, - classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores; and
- Providing food services in delicatessen-type establishments - classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants.
44522 Fish and Seafood Markets
See industry description for 445220 below.
445220 Fish and Seafood Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh, frozen, or cured
fish and seafood products.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in retailing fish and seafood products via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers.
44523 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
See industry description for 445230 below.
445230 Fruit and Vegetable Markets
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing fruits and vegetables via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers; and
- Growing and selling vegetables and/or fruits at roadside stands - classified in Subsector 111, Crop Production.
44529 Other Specialty Food Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods (except
meat, fish, seafood, and fruits and vegetables) not for immediate consumption and not made on
premises.
Illustrative Examples:
Baked goods stores (except immediate consumption); Dairy product stores;
Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) stores; Gourmet food stores; Confectionery
(i.e., packaged) stores; Nut (i.e., packaged) stores.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing specialty foods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing baked goods made on the premises, but not for immediate consumption - classified in Industry 31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing;
- Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry - classified in Industry 44521, Meat Markets;
- Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products - classified in Industry 44522, Fish and Seafood Markets;
- Retailing fresh fruits and vegetables - classified in Industry 44523, Fruit and Vegetable Markets;
- Retailing candy and confectionery products not for immediate consumption and not made on premises - classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
- Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption - classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places.
445291 Baked Goods Stores This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing baked goods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing baked goods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption - classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
- Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption - classified in Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.
445292 Confectionery and Nut Stores
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing candy and other
confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing confectionery goods and nuts via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing confectionery goods and nuts made on premises and not packaged for immediate consumption - classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing;
- Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption - classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
- Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption - classified in Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.
445299 All Other Specialty Food Stores
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous
specialty foods (except meat, fish, seafood, fruit and vegetables, confections, nuts, popcorn,
and baked goods) not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises.
Illustrative Examples:
Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) stores; Soft drink (i.e., bottled) stores; Dairy product stores;
Spice stores; Gourmet food stores; Water (i.e., bottled) stores.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing specialty foods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption - classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
- Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry - classified in Industry 445210, Meat Markets;
- Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products - classified in Industry 445220, Fish and Seafood Markets;
- Retailing fresh fruits and vegetables - classified in Industry 445230, Fruit and Vegetable Markets;
- Retailing candy and other confections, nuts, and popcorn not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises - classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Stores; and
- Retailing baked goods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises - classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Stores.
4453 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
44531 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
See industry description for 445310 below.
445310 Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic
beverages, such as ale, beer, wine, and liquor.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged liquor in combination with providing prepared drinks for immediate consumption on the premises are classified in Industry 722410, Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
