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

44511 - Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores

This industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery stores, 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.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • retailing a limited line of food and convenience items (See 44512 Convenience Stores)
  • retailing prescription drugs in a supermarket, on a concession basis (See 44611 Pharmacies and Drug Stores)
  • retailing a general line of food products as well as a general line of non-food products (See 45291 Warehouse Clubs and Superstores)

445110 - Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, known as supermarkets and grocery stores, 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.

• Example Activities:

  • Food freezer plan, groceries (except direct sellers)
  • Food markets, retail
  • Food store, groceries, retail
  • Grocery stores, with or without fresh meat, retail
  • Supermarkets, grocery, retail