Hardware stores — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud
Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 120 active companies in hardware trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 8.1%, with 82 new companies registered, and 73 companies liquidated.
- 82 new companies
- 73 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Hardware stores in the Canton of Vaud.
Hardware stores — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 82 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Hardware stores:
Canton of Zurich (161), Canton of Bern (121), and Canton of Vaud (120).
Companies in hardware trade are the 81st largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.
- 82 new companies
- 120 active companies
- ** year to date
Hardware stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Vaud
Over the past 12 months, 3 companies in hardware trade were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Vaud.
- 3 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Hardware stores — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Vaud
The most common company size for Hardware stores in the Canton of Vaud is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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92% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Hardware stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Vaud
Out of the 120 companies in hardware trade, most are active in
Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials (92) and Retail sale of hardware goods (28).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Hardware stores
Nb of legal entities
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Other retail sale of hardware, paints, building and DIY materials
92
Retail sale of hardware goods
28
Companies in hardware trade in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (36%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (28%) and "Limited" (27%).
- Legal forms
- 36% Limited Liability Company
- 28% Sole proprietorship
- 27% Limited
- 10% Other
Hardware stores — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in hardware trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1028 Préverenges
23/09/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
26/08/2024
1024 Ecublens VD
26/07/2024
Hardware stores — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 0 companies in hardware trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1273 Arzier-Le Muids
13/02/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
29/01/2026
1000 Lausanne 26
11/06/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
14/05/2025
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
24/12/2024
Hardware stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Vaud
In the Canton of Vaud, 2 companies in hardware trade have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/10/2026
Change of company name
15/09/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/09/2026