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Swiss companies face increasing financial pressure with bankruptcies up 19.5% in 2025, particularly affecting construction, hospitality, and retail sectors, amid new tax collection laws.
Construction, catering and retail sectors hit hardest as bankruptcy rates climb, with new tax debt collection laws contributing to increased business failures
US coffee chain plans strategic withdrawal from unprofitable Swiss locations as part of global restructuring
Temu introduces local-to-local program allowing Swiss retailers to sell directly on platform, marking significant expansion of Asian e-commerce presence in Swiss market.
Swiss retailers face significant challenges with sales dropping 1.9% in early 2025, particularly impacting physical stores as shopping tourism continues to draw consumers abroad.
Switzerland's luxury sector shows remarkable resilience with 3.5% growth reaching CHF5.4 billion, contrasting with worldwide market slowdown, particularly in digital sales.
Swiss MPs have voted to relax Sunday shopping restrictions, marking a significant shift in the country's traditional retail regulations
Temu's planned expansion into Swiss grocery market signals growing Chinese digital retail presence in Switzerland's traditional retail sector.
Retail sector reports dramatic decline in single-use plastic consumption following voluntary agreements, exceeding environmental targets
Price watchdog negotiates new agreement with Worldline, potentially saving Swiss retailers CHF 10-15 million annually on transaction fees.
Agreement with Worldline to reduce transaction fees expected to save Swiss retailers CHF10-15 million annually, particularly benefiting small shops and restaurants
South African Spar Group announces plans to sell its Swiss subsidiary, comprising more than 360 stores and 1,600 employees, as negotiations with potential Swiss buyers begin.
South African Spar Group announces plans to divest its Swiss subsidiary comprising over 360 stores, with negotiations underway for potential Swiss buyers to ensure business continuity.
New Swiss regulation requires sellers to declare painful production processes for foie gras and other animal products, effective July 1, with two-year transition period.
New Swiss regulation requires retailers to inform consumers about painful animal procedures in foie gras production, effective July 2025
Geneva parliament approves proposal for shops to open two additional Sundays per year, sparking potential referendum as city grapples with retail sector challenges.
Survey shows 54% of Swiss consumers willing to avoid American products like Coca-Cola and Nike in response to US trade policies
Migros announces groundbreaking plans for Switzerland's first round-the-clock supermarket, featuring innovative self-service technology.
Retail giant plans revolutionary round-the-clock automated store in Herisau, marking significant shift in Swiss shopping culture and retail innovation.
Retail giant Migros announces plans for the country's first fully automated 24/7 supermarket in Herisau, marking a significant shift in Swiss retail innovation.
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