1 active UK companies are classified under retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating (SIC code 5211), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 20% dissolution rate — 1 of 30 registrations remain active. 1000% of active companies were formed before 2000, reflecting the sector's deep roots in the UK economy. The average company in this sector is 17.0 years old, suggesting established and stable operators.
Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026
A mature, established sector with companies averaging 17 years.
The retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">20% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 17 years old.
There are 1 active companies classified under SIC code 5211 (Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating) in the UK, out of 30 total registered.
SIC code 5211 stands for "Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.
Company locations vary across the UK.
The average active retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating company in the UK is 17 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1946.
Our database contains 2 data signals across 1 categories for active retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating companies. The largest category is Governance with 2 signals from 1 government sources.
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