2002 NAICS Definitions
445 Food and Beverage Stores

445 Food and Beverage Stores

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--are 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),--are classified in Industry 445120, Convenience Stores;
• Retailing frozen food and freezer plans via direct sales to residential customers--are classified in Industry 454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments;
• Providing food services in delicatessen-type establishments--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants; and
• Retailing fresh meat in delicatessen-type establishments--are classified in Industry 445210, Meat Markets.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445110	445110	5411	Commissaries, primarily groceries
445110	445110	5411	Delicatessens primarily retailing a range of grocery items and meats
445110	445110	5411	Food (i.e., groceries) stores
445110	445110	5411	Grocery stores
445110	445110	5411	Supermarkets

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,--are classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores; and
• Retailing automotive fuels in combination with a convenience store or food mart--are classified in Industry 447110, Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445120	445120	5411	Convenience food 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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing meat and poultry via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing a general line of food, known as supermarkets and grocery stores,--are classified in Industry 445110, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores; and
• Providing food services in delicatessen-type establishments--are classified in U.S. Industry 722211, Limited-Service Restaurants.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445210	445210	5421	Baked ham stores
445210	445210	5421	Butcher shops
445210	445210	5421	Delicatessens (except grocery store, restaurants)
445210	445210	5421	Frozen meat stores
445210	445210	5421	Meat markets
445210	445210	5499	Poultry dealers

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.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445220	445220	5421	Fish markets
445220	445220	5421	Seafood markets

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--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers; and
• Growing and selling vegetables and/or fruits at roadside stands--are classified in Subsector 111, Crop Production.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445230	445230	5431	Fruit and vegetable stands, permanent
445230	445230	5431	Fruit markets
445230	445230	5431	Fruit stands, permanent
445230	445230	5431	Produce markets
445230	445230	5431	Produce stands, permanent
445230	445230	5431	Vegetable markets

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing specialty foods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing baked goods made on the premises, but not for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing;
• Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry--are classified in Industry 445210, Meat Markets;
• Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products--are classified in Industry 445220, Fish and Seafood Markets;
• Retailing fresh fruits and vegetables--are classified in Industry 445230, Fruit and Vegetable Markets;
• Retailing candy and confectionery products not for immediate consumption and not made on premises--are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
• Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption--are 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--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
• Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445291	445291	5461	Baked goods stores, retailing only (except immediate consumption)

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--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing confectionery goods and nuts made on premises and not packaged for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing;
• Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars; and
• Retailing baked goods made on the premises but not for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 311811, Retail Bakeries.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445292	445292	5441	Candy stores, packaged, retailing only
445292	445292	5441	Confectionery stores, packaged, retailing only
445292	445292	5441	Nut (i.e., packaged) stores

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Retailing specialty foods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption--are classified in U.S. Industry 722213, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars;
• Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry--are classified in Industry 445210, Meat Markets;
• Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products--are classified in Industry 445220, Fish and Seafood Markets;
• Retailing fresh fruits and vegetables--are 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--are classified in U.S. Industry 445292, Confectionery and Nut Stores; and
• Retailing baked goods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises--are classified in U.S. Industry 445291, Baked Goods Stores.

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445299	445299	5499	Coffee and tea (i.e., packaged) stores
445299	445299	5451	Dairy product stores
445299	445299	5499	Gourmet food stores
445299	445299	5451	Ice cream (i.e., packaged) stores
445299	445299	5499	Soft drink stores, bottled
445299	445299	5499	Specialty food stores
445299	445299	5499	Spice stores
445299	445299	5499	Tea and coffee (i.e., packaged) stores
445299	445299	5499	Water stores, bottled

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).

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2002 NAICS	1997 NAICS	1987 SIC	Corresponding Index Entries
445310	445310	5921	Beer stores, packaged
445310	445310	5921	Duty free liquor shops
445310	445310	5921	Liquor stores, package
445310	445310	5921	Package stores (i.e., liquor)
445310	445310	5921	Wine shops, packaged

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