Definition
Food and Beverage Stores (NAICS 445)

Under this topic you will find the North American Industry Classification System definition of the Food and Beverage Stores (NAICS 445) subsector. You can use this definition to properly identify the segment of the industry you wish to study further in other sections of Canadian Industry Statistics.

Definition of the Subsector

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

Exclusions

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 (454, Non-Store Retailers)