Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

445 - Food and Beverage Stores

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general or specialized line of food or beverage products.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • retailing a general or specialized line of food or beverage products by means of electronic shopping, mail-order or direct sale (See 454 Non-Store Retailers)

4451 - Grocery Stores

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food products.

4452 - Specialty Food Stores

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of food products.

4453 - Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing packaged alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine and liquor.