Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods

NACE v2.1 Code: G47.55

About retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods

NACE code 47.55 covers the retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware, and other household goods. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing consumers with essential home furnishings and decor. Retail establishments within this sector serve as the primary channel through which households acquire the products needed to outfit and maintain their living spaces, contributing to the overall quality of life and comfort of residential environments.

Production process

The retail sale of household goods does not involve direct production techniques. Instead, businesses within this industry focus on the procurement, storage, display, and sale of finished products manufactured by other industries. Key activities include sourcing merchandise from wholesalers and producers, managing inventory, curating product assortments, and providing customer service to facilitate the purchase and delivery of goods to end consumers.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the retail sale of household goods are the finished products acquired from manufacturers and wholesalers. This includes a wide range of furniture, lighting fixtures, tableware, kitchenware, home textiles, and other home decor items. Businesses in this sector also require commercial real estate, display equipment, point-of-sale systems, and a skilled workforce to manage store operations and customer interactions.

Production outputs

The main output of NACE code 47.55 is the sale of household goods to individual consumers. These products are then used within residential settings, supporting the 68.10 Real estate activities with own or leased property and 96.01 (Washing and (dry-)cleaning of textile and fur products) industries, among others. The retail sale of household goods also contributes to the overall economic activity and quality of life within local communities.

Revisions to 47.55

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 47.55. The most recent 5 versions of this code (47.55) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 47.55.

Family tree for retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47'>47: Retail trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/5'>47.5: Retail sale of other household equipment</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/55'>47.55: Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/51'>47.51: Retail sale of textiles</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/52'>47.52: Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/53'>47.53: Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/47/54'>47.54: Retail sale of electrical household appliances</a>"]

    

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