Handel Schweiz
Handel Schweiz is the umbrella organization representing 33 sector associations and roughly 4,000 companies across Switzerland’s retail and wholesale trade.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1933
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- Switzerland
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
Handel Schweiz is the umbrella organization representing 33 sector associations and roughly 4,000 companies across Switzerland’s retail and wholesale trade. As the nation’s largest employer with 680,000 staff, it champions a liberal, pro‑Swiss economic agenda while lobbying for the interests of businesses and workers alike. The federation delivers a broad spectrum of services, from retail and wholesale support to comprehensive apprenticeship and training programs—offering more than 38,000 vocational placements, the highest in any industry. By combining deep sector knowledge with a strong advocacy platform, Handel Schweiz uniquely positions itself as both a policy voice and a career catalyst for the Swiss trade community.