Toy stores — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 180 active companies in toy trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 65.1%, with 161 new companies registered, and 90 companies liquidated.
- 161 new companies
- 90 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Toy stores — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Toy stores in French-speaking Switzerland.
Toy stores — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 161 companies in toy trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 71 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Toy stores:
Canton of Zurich (149), Canton of Bern (76), and Canton of Aargau (70).
Companies in toy trade are the 109th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 161 new companies
- 180 active companies
- ** year to date
Toy stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 34 companies in toy trade were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 15.4% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 34 new companies
- 10 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Toy stores — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Toy stores in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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98% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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2% Small (10-49 emp.)
Toy stores — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 180 companies in toy trade, most are active in
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores (180).
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.
Toy stores
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
180
Companies in toy trade in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (43%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Sole proprietorship
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Other
- 8% Limited
Toy stores — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 3 companies in toy trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1058 Villars-Tiercelin
28/05/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
27/04/2026
1470 Estavayer-le-Lac
23/04/2026
1227 Carouge GE
11/03/2026
Toy stores — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in toy trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1285 Athenaz (Avusy)
23/01/2026
1022 Chavannes-près-Renens
09/01/2026
Toy stores – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 6 companies in toy 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 status
11/06/2026