Other Specialty Food Storesin USA
USA Market Research and Industry Report
5 November 2007
Industry Code : 44529
This industry is part of the retail trade sector in the US. Operators in this industry retail a broad range of specialty and gourmet food including baked goods, candy, confectionery, dairy products, etc. These goods are purchased from manufacturers and wholesalers, which operators then retail these goods through their store to the general public. The majority of goods supplied by this industry are purchased by consumers' aged 18 to 35. It is important to note that those retailers who operate as chocolate manufacturers, bread and bakery product manufacturers, meat and fruit markets are excluded from this industry. In addition to this, operators of electronic shopping and mail-order houses are also excluded. NAICS definition: 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.
The major products and services in this industry are:
| - | Candy |
| - | Bakery Products |
| - | Non Food Items |
| - | Dairy Products |
| - | Bottles, Canned or Packaged Beverages |
| - | All Other Meals and Snacks |
| - | Alcohol |
| - | Produce (Fruits and Vegetables) |
| - | Delicatessen Items |
| - | Meat, Fish and Poultry |
| - | Frozen Foods | |
The primary activities of this industry are:
| - | Retailing candy |
| - | Retailing confectionery |
| - | Retailing nuts (packaged) |
| - | Retailing coffee and tea (packaged) |
| - | Retailing dairy products |
| - | Retailing gourmet foods |
| - | Retailing softdrink |
| - | Retailing spices | |
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Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.
