North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2022 Version 1.0

44-45 - Retail trade

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise.

The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise; retailers are therefore organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public.

Internet retail, direct selling, and mail-order retail are not separately classified from traditional in-store (also known as "brick and mortar") retail. Units that engage in retailing by any of these methods are classified based on the type of good sold. Meanwhile, vending machine operators are grouped with convenience retailers.

In addition to selling merchandise, some types of retailers are also engaged in the provision of after-sales services, such as repair and installation. For example, new automobile dealers, electronic and appliance retailers and musical instrument and supplies retailers often provide repair services, while floor covering stores and window treatment retailers often provide installation services. As a general rule, establishments engaged in retailing merchandise and providing after sales services are classified in this sector.

445 - Food and beverage retailers^US

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

4451 - Grocery and convenience retailers^US

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

44511 - Supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except Convenience retailers)

This industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery retailers, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned, dry and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh and prepared meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked products and snack foods. These establishments also typically retail a range of non-food household products, such as household paper products, toiletries and non-prescription drugs.

445110 - Supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except Convenience retailers)^US

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery retailers, primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food, such as canned, dry and frozen foods; fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh and prepared meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, baked products and snack foods.

All examples

• Inclusion(s)

  • retailing a range of non-food household products, such as household paper products, toiletries and non-prescription drugs

• Exclusion(s)

  • retailing a general line of food products as well as a general line of non-food products (See 455211 Warehouse clubs and Supercentres)
  • retailing a limited line of food and convenience items (See 445131 Convenience retailers)
  • retailing prescription drugs in a supermarket, on a concession basis (See 456110 Pharmacies and drug stores)