Retail sale of food in specialized stores

ISIC v4.0 Code: 4721

About retail sale of food in specialized stores

isic code 4721 covers the retail sale of food in specialized stores. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing consumers with access to a wide variety of fresh, high-quality food products. Specialized food retailers serve as an important link between producers and consumers, ensuring the efficient distribution of agricultural and food-based goods throughout the supply chain.

Production process

Retail stores within this industry typically focus on the sale of food products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, and baked goods. These stores may employ various techniques to maintain product freshness, such as temperature-controlled storage, regular inventory management, and efficient stocking and display practices.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the food products themselves, which are sourced from 0111 Grow of non-perennial crops, 0121 Grow of perennial crops, 0141 Raising of dairy cattle, 0142 Raising of other cattle and buffaloes, 0311 Marine fishing, and 0312 Freshwater fishing industries. Retail stores also require basic infrastructure, such as shelving, refrigeration equipment, and point-of-sale systems, as well as skilled personnel to manage inventory, handle customer transactions, and provide customer service.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the sale of food products to individual consumers. These food items may then be consumed directly by households or used as inputs for other industries, such as 5610 Restaurants and mobile food service activities and 5621 Event catering activities.

Family tree for retail sale of food in specialized stores

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    A["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G'>G: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/47'>47: Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/472'>472: Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/4721'>4721: Retail sale of food in specialized stores</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/4722'>4722: Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/isic/v4/G/4723'>4723: Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized stores</a>"]

    

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