Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear Companies in the UK

SIC 47820Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles|413.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
3,108
Active

There are 3,108 active companies in the retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear sector in the UK (SIC code 47820). This sector falls under Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 3,108 of 3,681 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 413.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 116% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. With an average company age of just 3.5 years, this sector is dominated by newer entrants. London leads with 26% of companies in this sector.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

3,108
Active Companies
G
SIC Section
1949
Oldest Company
413.2%
Growth (2020s)
3.5 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 413.2% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
19%
79%
Pre-1990: 6
1990s: 6
2000s: 61
2010s: 703
2020s: 2,905

Data Signals

Governance
9,5654 src
Financial
3,9899 src
Compliance
1,2736 src
Risk
5457 src
Trade
2751 src
quality
552 src
ESG
53 src
growth
42 src
operational
31 src

Sector Overview

The retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 3.5 years old. Geographic concentration: 26% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
3.5 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 4 (100%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear companies are there in the UK?

There are 3,108 active companies classified under SIC code 47820 (Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear) in the UK, out of 3,681 total registered.

What is SIC code 47820?

SIC code 47820 stands for "Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear". It belongs to Section G — Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (815), MANCHESTER (119), BIRMINGHAM (83).

What is the average age of retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear companies?

The average active retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear company in the UK is 3.5 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1949.

What government data is available for retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear companies?

Our database contains 15,714 data signals across 9 categories for active retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear companies. The largest category is Governance with 9,565 signals from 4 government sources.

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