Categories are used to classify products. A product can have multiple categories, help you to find your product easier. For a convenience store, you can have a categories like this.

• Beverages – coffee/tea, juice, soda
• Bread/Bakery – sandwich loaves, dinner rolls, tortillas, bagels
• Canned/Jarred Goods – vegetables, spaghetti sauce, ketchup
• Dairy – cheeses, eggs, milk, yogurt, butter
• Dry/Baking Goods – cereals, flour, sugar, pasta, mixes
• Frozen Foods – waffles, vegetables, individual meals, ice cream
• Meat – lunch meat, poultry, beef, pork
• Produce – fruits, vegetables
• Cleaners – all- purpose, laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid/detergent
• Paper Goods – paper towels, toilet paper, aluminum foil, sandwich bags
• Personal Care – shampoo, soap, hand soap, shaving cream
• Other – baby items, pet items, batteries, greeting cards