Online retail in Switzerland has increased in turnover in the first half of 2026. At the end of June, there was a cumulative growth of more than 11 percent. Overall, the Swiss total retail trade has increased 2.6 percent compared to last year.
Amazon Warehousing & Distribution, or AWD, will launch in five European countries this week. The service allows Amazon sellers to store products with the ecommerce giant for extended periods. From this bulk inventory, Amazon replenishes stock at FBA fulfillment centers based on demand.
Inconsistent data is a problem that is well-known to many online sellers, especially when selling on multiple channels. Additionally, demand fluctuates, which makes it hard for retailers to implement accurate forecasting. “Traditional forecasting methods struggle in today’s omnichannel retail environment, because they are designed for a stable, linear retail model that no longer exists”, according to Alexey Spas, CEO and founder of software engineering company Instinctools.
Online marketplace Fruugo made a profit of 1.4 million British pounds (1.64 million euros) in 2025. Just a year earlier, the company had made a loss of 10.1 million British pounds (11,8 million euros). As a result, the marketplace has expanded its services recently.
A year ago, German retail chain Bauhaus launched its online marketplace. Since then, it has partnered with 100 sellers. As a result, they have added almost 100,000 new items to the assortment. “The real work began after the products went live”, said Johannes Wechsler, Chief Digital Officer at the company.