GROCERIES, GENERAL-LINE (SIC F5141)

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general
line of groceries.  Establishments primarily engaged in roasting coffee,
blending tea, or grinding and packaging spices are classified in
Manufacturing Major Group 20.

SIC 5141 is subdivided in some tables into the following catagories-

1. Voluntary group general-line groceries.

2. Retail cooperative general-line groceries.

3. Other general-line groceries.


GROCERIES, GENERAL-LINE VOLUNTARY GROUP

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general
line of groceries and sponsoring (or affiliated with sponsors of) voluntary
organizations of food retailers; and voluntary group grocery wholesalers
commonly engaged in joint advertising or other sales promotions under a group
name or identification.  Wholesale establishments sponsoring such groups are
included regardless of the portion of their sales made to the retail
organization's members.


GROCERIES, GENERAL-LINE RETAIL COOPERATIVE

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general
line of groceries, and owned and operated cooperatively by groups of
independent food retailers buying collectively.  These wholesale
establishments function primarily as a wholesale cooperative company selling
chiefly to member retailers, but sometimes do a regular wholesale business.


OTHER GENERAL-LINE GROCERIES

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of a general
line of groceries, including cash-and carry food establishments, not
sponsoring or affiliated with any voluntary or cooperative groups.  Also 
included are agents and brokers with a general line of groceries.