Retail sale of beverages

NACE code 47.25 covers the retail sale of beverages, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing consumers with a wide range of beverage options and serving as a key distribution channel for beverage manufacturers. The retail sale of beverages is an important component of the overall retail trade sector, contributing to economic activity, employment, and the availability of diverse consumer products.

The retail sale of beverages involves the purchase of finished beverage products from manufacturers and wholesalers, and the subsequent resale of these products to end consumers through various retail outlets. This may include supermarkets, specialty beverage stores, convenience stores, and other retail establishments. The key activities in this industry involve the procurement, storage, display, and sale of a diverse range of beverage products to meet consumer demand.

The main inputs required for the retail sale of beverages include the beverage products themselves, which are sourced from 11.01 Distilling, rectifying and blending of spirits, 11.02 Manufacture of wine from grape, 11.03 Manufacture of cider and other fruit wines, 11.04 Manufacture of other non-distilled fermented beverages, 11.05 Manufacture of beer, and 11.07 Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters. Additionally, the industry requires retail space, storage facilities, display equipment, and skilled personnel to manage the sales and customer service operations.

The primary output of the retail sale of beverages industry is the sale of a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink products to individual consumers. These beverages are then consumed by households, contributing to the overall food and beverage consumption patterns of the population. The retail sale of beverages also supports the activities of 56.30 Beverage serving activities, as the products sold in this industry are often consumed in bars, restaurants, and other food service establishments.