While online retail in Switzerland continued to grow, parts of the non-food bricks-and-mortar sector saw a decline in turnover in the first half of 2026.
The non-food sector, including clothing and footwear, furniture and homewares, DIY, and leisure and toys, continues to struggle on the high street.
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Swiss retail sales rose slightly in the first half of 2026. But while online retail continued to grow, parts of the non-food bricks-and-mortar sector saw a decline in turnover.
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August 6, 2026 - 14:45
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