Toy stores — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 196 active companies in toy trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 78.2%, with 178 new companies registered, and 92 companies liquidated.
- 178 new companies
- 92 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, 178 companies in toy trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 86 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Toy stores:
Canton of Zurich (160), Canton of Bern (84), and Canton of Vaud (76).
Companies in toy trade are the 105th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 178 new companies
- 196 active companies
- ** year to date
Toy stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 40 companies in toy trade were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 18.1% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 40 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 196 companies in toy trade, most are active in
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores (196).
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
196
Companies in toy trade in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Sole proprietorship" (44%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (31%) and "Other" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Sole proprietorship
- 31% Limited Liability Company
- 18% Other
- 7% Limited
Toy stores — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 8 companies in toy trade have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2855 Glovelier
21/10/2026
2054 Chézard-St-Martin
15/10/2026
1185 Mont-sur-Rolle
05/10/2026
Toy stores — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in toy trade have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
02/10/2026
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, 19 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
22/10/2026
Change of status
20/10/2026
Change of status
09/10/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/10/2026