Table 1.
Characteristics of surveyed stores (n 119) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, USA
| Characteristic | Corner or small grocery | Gas-mart | Dollar store | Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total n | 46 | 51 | 9 | 13 |
| % | 39 | 43 | 8 | 11 |
| Number of cash registers (%) | ||||
| 1 | 78 | 24 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 | 16 | 49 | 38 | 0 |
| 3 or more | 7 | 27 | 63 | 85 |
| Number of aisles (%) | ||||
| 1 or 2 | 24 | 16 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 to 6 | 58 | 61 | 13 | 8 |
| 7 or more | 18 | 24 | 88 | 85 |
| Accepts SNAP benefits (%) | 69 | 78 | 100 | 92 |
| Open 24 h (%) | 0 | 26 | 0 | 23 |
| Point-of-sales transaction tracking system (%) | 22 | 70 | 89 | 92 |
SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.