CAEN Code Rev. 3

47

Non-specialised retail sale predominantly of non-food products

EU NACE Equivalent: NACE Rev. 3 — 47

This category includes stores that sell a wide variety of non-food products, such as clothing, household appliances, cosmetics, toys, and home articles, under the same roof. Essentially, these are non-food supermarkets, hypermarkets with extensive non-food sections, or generalist online stores that do not specialise in a single niche but offer a broad range of non-food products.

Entrepreneur Profile

This CAEN code 47 is intended for entrepreneurs and companies (SRL, PFA) wishing to develop a business focused on non-specialised retail sale predominantly of non-food products. It is ideal for founders aiming to offer specialized services or products in this economic niche within the Romanian market.

Who should avoid:

Avoid the exclusive use of code 47 if the main activity of your company shifts towards other commercial or related branches not specified in the official description. See the excluded activities section below.

Non-specialised retail sale predominantly of non-food products represents an essential component of the Romanian economy, especially in the context of the development of hypermarket chains and department stores. This sector, coded CAEN 4719, includes units that offer a wide range of products, from clothing and footwear to household appliances, furniture, cosmetics, toys, and sports articles. Although there is also a food component, the predominance is clear: revenues come mainly from the sale of non-food products, which differentiates this category from predominantly food retail trade (CAEN 4711). In Romania, major hypermarket chains such as Auchan, Carrefour or Cora have developed extensive non-food sections, and department stores in shopping centres or small towns complete the landscape. From a macroeconomic point of view, this field contributes significantly to the total turnover of retail trade and to job creation, especially in sales and logistics. Recent developments have been strongly influenced by the growth of online commerce, where platforms such as eMAG (with a wide non-food range) or even generalist marketplaces have become direct competitors. Entrepreneurs operating in this sphere face challenges related to managing diverse stocks, variable profit margins across product categories, and adapting to rapid changes in demand. Also, competition with international giants and price pressure impose high operational efficiency and a well-defined marketing strategy. Despite the difficulties, non-specialised non-food retail trade remains a viable option for many entrepreneurs, especially in urban areas where the diversity of offer attracts a large number of customers. In the future, digitalisation and personalisation of the shopping experience will be key success factors, and those who manage to combine physical and online channels will have a significant competitive advantage.

Included Activities

✅ Retail sale of a varied range of non-food products (e.g. clothing, footwear, cosmetics, furniture, household appliances, stationery, toys, sports goods, jewellery, paper products etc.) in a single store, where non-food products predominate over food products.
✅ Non-specialised retail sale in department stores or hypermarkets with a focus on non-food.
✅ Retail sale of second-hand non-food products, when sold alongside new products.
✅ Retail sale activities via e-commerce (online) for non-food products, when the range is diversified and non-specialised.

Excluded Activities

❌ Retail sale of food products (including beverages and tobacco) with a predominance of food (CAEN code 4711).
❌ Specialised retail sale (e.g. only clothing, only household appliances, only furniture etc.) – these fall under other CAEN codes in division 47.
❌ Retail sale of automotive fuel and lubricants (CAEN code 4730).
❌ Wholesale trade on a fee or contract basis (CAEN code 461).
❌ Renting of personal and household goods (CAEN code 77).
❌ Repair of products (CAEN code 95).
❌ Manufacture of products (CAEN codes 10-33).

Similar or Related CAEN Codes:

From the same category of economic activities:

View code CAEN 471 View code CAEN 4711 View code CAEN 4712 View code CAEN 472 View code CAEN 4721 View code CAEN 4722

Întrebări Frecvente

What type of companies can use CAEN code 47?

Any legal entity in Romania (SRL, PFA, Individual Enterprise) performing activities related to "non-specialised retail sale predominantly of non-food products" is required to have this code authorized in its articles of incorporation or at the Trade Register.

Are special permits required for CAEN 47?

The need for permits depends on the exact nature of the operations carried out under class 47. Some activities require authorizations from DSV, Environment, or Occupational Safety, while others can be conducted solely based on the self-declaration at incorporation.