SSIC Division 47 – Retail trade

Companies in this division sell new and used goods to the public for personal or household use.

The division covers supermarkets, convenience stores and department stores, and shops that specialise in food, drinks, tobacco, vehicles and fuel, computers and phones, household goods, books, sports goods, toys, clothing, medicines, jewellery, flowers and pets, and optical goods. It also covers second-hand shops and market stalls.

Commonly registered businesses

• Clothing shops for men and women (47711)
• Mini-marts, convenience stores and provision shops (47102)
• Car dealers and showrooms selling new and used cars (47311)
• Shops selling bird's nest, canned food, dried goods and other food (47219)
• Toy shops and shops selling board games and other games (47640)
• Computer shops selling hardware, peripherals and software (47412)