Toy stores — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 183 active companies in toy trade. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 67.9%, with 164 new companies registered, and 90 companies liquidated.
- 164 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, 164 companies in toy trade have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 74 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Toy stores:
Canton of Zurich (151), Canton of Bern (77), and Canton of Vaud (73).
Companies in toy trade are the 108th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 164 new companies
- 183 active companies
- ** year to date
Toy stores — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 32 companies in toy trade were incorporated. In that same period, 10 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 13.7% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 32 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 183 companies in toy trade, most are active in
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores (183).
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
183
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
- 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
1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
27/07/2026
1058 Villars-Tiercelin
28/05/2026
Toy stores — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 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, 5 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 company name
24/07/2026
Change of status
11/06/2026