Supermarkets — Industry overview in the Canton of Schwyz
Canton of Schwyz is home to a total of 33 active companies in supermarket food retail. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 5.7%, with 26 new companies registered, and 28 companies liquidated.
- 26 new companies
- 28 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Supermarkets — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Schwyz
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Supermarkets in the Canton of Schwyz.
Supermarkets — Industry size in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 26 companies in supermarket food retail have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -2 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Supermarkets:
Canton of Vaud (327), Canton of Zurich (283), and Canton of Bern (242).
Companies in supermarket food retail are the 81st largest group of companies in the Canton of Schwyz.
- 26 new companies
- 33 active companies
- ** year to date
Supermarkets — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Schwyz
Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in supermarket food retail were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.1% growth in the Canton of Schwyz.
- 2 new companies
- 1 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Supermarkets — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Schwyz
The most common company size for Supermarkets in the Canton of Schwyz is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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94% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
Supermarkets — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Schwyz
Out of the 33 companies in supermarket food retail, most are active in
Small stores (< 100 m2) (16), Large stores (100-399 m2) (11), and Small supermarkets (400-999 m2) (6).
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)
16
Large stores (100-399 m2)
11
Small supermarkets (400-999 m2)
6
Companies in supermarket food retail in the Canton of Schwyz show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (58%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (30%) and "Limited" (12%).
- Legal forms
- 58% Limited Liability Company
- 30% Sole proprietorship
- 12% Limited
Supermarkets — Latest registrations in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 0 companies in supermarket food retail have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8834 Schindellegi
16/12/2025
6403 Küssnacht am Rigi
08/10/2025
8852 Altendorf
28/02/2025
8852 Altendorf
04/09/2024
6423 Seewen SZ
14/05/2024
8853 Lachen SZ
14/10/2022
6443 Morschach
13/07/2022
8853 Lachen SZ
17/11/2021
Supermarkets — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 0 companies in supermarket food retail have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8842 Unteriberg
23/01/2026
8852 Altendorf
26/05/2025
8808 Pfäffikon SZ
02/05/2025
8852 Altendorf
28/03/2025
8863 Buttikon SZ
16/10/2024
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
30/08/2023
6443 Morschach
26/09/2022
Supermarkets – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Schwyz
In the Canton of Schwyz, 0 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
22/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
22/05/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/09/2025