Switzerland

Consumer foodservice in Switzerland witnessed solid current value and transaction growth in 2023. In the aftermath of the pandemic, there was increasing demand for convenience foods as busy lifestyles resumed and consumers sought out quick and easy…

Consumer foodservice in Switzerland has experienced a remarkable rebound from the pandemic, with all types of locations showing signs of growth. Standalone foodservice locations continue to dominate the Swiss market with an overwhelming majority of…

Cafés witnessed dynamic growth in Switzerland in 2023 as people returned to greater normality in offices and schools after the COVID-19 pandemic. While many local consumers have become used to preparing their own coffee while working remotely, the…

Post-pandemic, consumers in Switzerland began to spend much more time outside of the home for work and leisure activities, boosting demand for on-the-go products sold through vending machines. In 2023, this trend continued, but growth was more…

Although supermarkets saw modest declines across all metrics in 2023, the channel remained Switzerland's leading grocery retail channel in current value terms due to the significant store network across the country. By comparison, the number of…

Small local grocers recorded moderate current value growth in Switzerland in 2023, mainly driven by price increases as a result of energy, production and supply chain costs. These retailers are struggling to compete with larger retail chains that…

Retail sales in Switzerland in 2023 saw minimal current value growth, which was solely driven by price increases. Paradoxically, this was also one of the main limiting factors on demand. Substantial increases in the cost of living made local…

E-commerce enjoyed a boom during the pandemic as many local consumers spent significant amounts of time at home for work and leisure and reduced spending on events, entertainment and shopping in-store. As a result, growth was more moderate in 2023.…

Despite, or rather because of, average price increases, grocery sales and thus sales through grocery retailers, including hypermarkets, declined in Switzerland in 2023. Local consumers remained highly price sensitive and prioritised essential…

After enjoying growth during the pandemic, home products specialists recorded a decline in current value sales in 2023 as Swiss consumers returned to pre-pandemic activity and purchasing behaviour. This was to be somewhat expected in a mature and…