Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

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.

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  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

  Exclusions

  Establishments primarily engaged in:
  retailing a limited line of food and convenience items (445120, Convenience Stores)
  retailing prescription drugs in a supermarket, on a concession basis (446110, Pharmacies and Drug Stores)
  retailing a general line of food products as well as a general line of non-food products (see 452910
  Warehouse clubs)