Shopping is not merely about filling your cart with food and other necessities — where in Switzerland you choose to shop also reveals quite a bit about you.
Some people don’t care where they shop, while others swear by one supermarket – or online retailer – over others. Where do Swiss consumers stand on this issue?
If you're a fan of crossing the border to get the best value for money, 2026 could be one of the best years for Switzerland’s currency in the Eurozone in recent years.
Swiss lawmakers have voted to overturn a short-lived rule on using a bag when weighing fresh produce in supermarkets, but the change might not be implemented immediately nor in all stores.
If you've spent time in Switzerland, you will have noticed that most shops close on Sundays. It's a part of Swiss law and culture to treat Sunday as a day of rest. But it can be a major inconvenience when you forget to shop on Saturday.
Residents of Switzerland spend almost 15 billion francs a year on online purchases from companies abroad. Products may seem cheaper but, as one lawmaker points out, this merchandise may not be safe to use.
Many people visiting from abroad find Switzerland to be very, very expensive, especially compared to other countries. But the Swiss government has a plan to change that.
Shoppers across Switzerland must plan ahead or else face no food in the fridge on Sunday as most shops are closed then. But a new proposal would see that changed, at least partially.
Unlike many English-speaking countries, most shops in Switzerland are closed on Sundays, but that could be set to change as Swiss MPs have voted in favour of relaxing opening restrictions.
From January 1st, 2025, Switzerland has cut the tax-free allowance for cross-border shoppers by half – from 300 to 150 francs. This means that shopping abroad is now less lucrative for the Swiss, but German retailers found a way around this problem.
As new Swiss rules will make cross-border shopping less lucrative for people from Switzerland, Germany is finding ways to keep them coming back for more.
As two hapless fellows recently found out, not scanning a paper bag in a Swiss supermarket — whether unintentionally or not — can be a big (and expensive) mistake.
So-called ‘shopping tourism’ is very popular among people living in one of Switzerland’s border regions, as food and many other goods are cheaper in neighbouring countries. But this long-standing practice will soon become less lucrative.
So-called 'shopping tourism' is very popular among Switzerland's public, as food and many other goods are less expensive in neighbour countries. But is it always the case?
The National Council has voted to allow certain types of retailers to open on Sunday. Does this mean you will be able to shop on this day everywhere in Switzerland?
The so-called ‘shopping tourism’ is very popular among Switzerland’s public, as food and many other goods are cheaper in neighbour countries. But moves are under way to make this practice much less attractive.
