Furniture retailing in Switzerland

Description

Switzerland is the eighth largest market in Western Europe, providing about 4% of WE home furniture demand. The Swiss furniture market is extremely open. Germany is by far Switzerland's leading trading partner, accounting for 40% of its total imports. In Switzerland furniture sales are mainly concentrated in the specialist channel. The distribution structure has changed significantly over the years. Recently, in order to face a tough domestic market in which consumers are tempted by tourism shopping, chains have offered significant discounts across the board, which has caused severe price pressure. The market conditions were particularly harsh for retailers in the middle range.

This report on the home furniture retail industry in Switzerland includes:

• Macroeconomic indicators with information on the Swiss economy;
• Historic and average trends and value of home furniture consumption at retail prices, 2011-2017;
• Analysis of home furniture imports by segment (upholstered furniture, non-upholstered seats, kitchen furniture, dining and living room furniture, bedroom furniture, mattresses). Value of furniture imports between 2011 and 2016 and imports penetration ratio by segment 2011-2016. The main countries of origin of furniture imports into Switzerland;
• Home furniture sales by distribution channel (large-scale specialist distribution, small independent retailers, non-specialist furniture distribution);
• Furniture retailers: profiles of 12 retailers including sales performances; and other furniture retailers operating in Switzerland with their product specialisation and number of stores;
• Business Profile: forecasts, demand determinants and market opportunities in Switzerland;

Also available for the European Union as a whole, Furniture distribution in Europe, which offers a comparative analysis of home furniture distribution in 13 European countries (Austria, Belgium-Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) providing trends in home furniture consumption, market shares of distribution channels, retail formats and home furniture imports with short company profiles of the leading retailers.

Abstract of Table of Contents

THE FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION IN SWITZERLAND

Home furniture market and performance

- Home furniture consumption at retail price

- Home furniture imports

- Furniture prices

- Consumption by segments (Kitchen furniture, Upholstered furniture, Bedroom furniture, Mattresses, Non-Upholstered seats)

Home furniture distribution channels

- Furniture distribution channels (furniture chains, franchises, buying groups; independent furniture retailers; non-specialist distributors (department stores, multi-stores, hypermarkets, DIY, mail order); direct sales and craftsmen)

Leading furniture retailers

Forecasts, demand determinants and market opportunities

Home furniture imports

Selected companies mentioned:

Conforama, LIPO Einrichtungsmärkte, Matratzen Concord, TopTip/Lumimart, Pfister Arco