Supermarkets — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 208 active companies in supermarket food retail. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 15.6%, with 238 new companies registered, and 210 companies liquidated.
- 238 new companies
- 210 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Supermarkets — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Supermarkets in the Canton of Geneva.
Supermarkets — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 238 companies in supermarket food retail have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 28 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Supermarkets:
Canton of Vaud (328), Canton of Zurich (283), and Canton of Bern (241).
Companies in supermarket food retail are the 52nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 238 new companies
- 208 active companies
- ** year to date
Supermarkets — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 10 companies in supermarket food retail were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.3% contraction in the Canton of Geneva.
- 10 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Supermarkets — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Supermarkets in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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95% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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5% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Supermarkets — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 208 companies in supermarket food retail, most are active in
Small stores (< 100 m2) (173), Large stores (100-399 m2) (31), and Small supermarkets (400-999 m2) (3).
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.
Supermarkets
Nb of legal entities
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Small stores (< 100 m2)
173
Large stores (100-399 m2)
31
Small supermarkets (400-999 m2)
3
Large supermarkets (1000-2499 m2)
1
Companies in supermarket food retail in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (41%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (40%) and "Other" (10%).
- Legal forms
- 41% Limited Liability Company
- 40% Sole proprietorship
- 10% Other
- 8% Limited
Supermarkets — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 2 companies in supermarket food retail have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1227 Carouge GE
04/12/2025
Supermarkets — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 2 companies in supermarket food retail have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1227 Carouge GE
02/04/2026
1227 Carouge GE
12/01/2026
Supermarkets – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 10 companies in supermarket food retail 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 status
02/06/2026
Change of domicile
21/05/2026
Change of status
15/05/2026