SIC code 47290
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores
12,015 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 47290What SIC code 47290 covers
SIC code 47290 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Other retail sale of food in specialised stores. It falls under SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair, division 47. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores — the delicatessens, health-food shops, cheesemongers, sweet shops and other specialist food retailers that don't fit the named categories. Predominantly independent sole traders and small firms, often with a strong artisan, organic or ethnic-cuisine focus. Rounds out the traditional food parade alongside butchers, bakers and greengrocers.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 47290 cluster most in:
- London 2,509
- Manchester 292
- Glasgow 275
- Birmingham 270
- Leicester 187
- Bristol 145
Example companies with SIC code 47290
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 47290:
- Havida Kithcen Ltd
- Gut Instinct Holdings Limited
- Borma Bakes Ltd
- Vitanyze Ltd
- Slemani Ltd
- Punjab Mart Ltd
- Je Spark Ventures Ltd
- Kaludia Ltd
- Nexlley Limited
- Guhan Retail Ltd
- Wazobia Market Ltd
- Europe Mini Mart Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 47110 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
- 47190 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores
- 47210 Retail sale of fruit and vegetables in specialised stores
- 47220 Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores
- 47230 Retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores
- 47240 Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
- 47250 Retail sale of beverages in specialised stores
- 47260 Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
- 47300 Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 47290?
SIC code 47290 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Other retail sale of food in specialised stores". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section G — Wholesale & Retail Trade; Vehicle Repair.
How many companies use SIC code 47290?
12,015 companies are currently classified under SIC code 47290 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 47290?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 47290, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 47290 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 47290 covers "Other retail sale of food in specialised stores". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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