This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing specialty foods (except meat, fish, seafood, and fruits and vegetables) not for immediate consumption and not made on premises.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Retailing specialty foods via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
  • Retailing baked goods made on the premises, but not for immediate consumption--are classified in Industry 31181, Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing;
  • Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured meats and poultry--are classified in Industry 44521, Meat Markets;
  • Retailing fresh, frozen, or cured fish and seafood products--are classified in Industry 44522, Fish and Seafood Markets;
  • Retailing fresh fruits and vegetables--are classified in Industry 44523, Fruit and Vegetable Markets;
  • Retailing candy and confectionery products not for immediate consumption and not made on premises--are classified in Industry Group 3113, Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing; and
  • Selling snack foods (e.g., doughnuts, bagels, ice cream, popcorn) for immediate consumption--are classified in Subsector 722, Food Services and Drinking Places.