Intermediation service activities for non-specialised retail sale

NACE code 47.91 covers a crucial set of intermediation service activities that facilitate the non-specialized retail sale of goods and services. These activities play a vital role in connecting producers, wholesalers, and consumers, ensuring the efficient distribution of a wide range of products across the economy. As an integral part of the retail supply chain, this industry contributes to the overall accessibility and availability of goods for end-users.

The main production techniques in this industry involve the facilitation of transactions between buyers and sellers. This includes activities such as negotiating sales contracts, arranging the logistics of product delivery, and handling financial transactions. Intermediaries may also provide additional services like product promotion, market research, and customer support to enhance the retail experience.

The key inputs required for this industry are access to a diverse network of suppliers and retailers, as well as robust information and communication technologies to enable efficient intermediation. Skilled personnel with expertise in sales, negotiation, and customer service are also essential inputs for this industry.

The primary output of this industry is the successful facilitation of retail sales transactions, enabling the distribution of a wide range of goods and services to consumers. The outputs of this industry are consumed by 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 47.19 Other retail sale in non-specialised stores, and other NACE codes representing specialized retail activities.