We will spend CHF 300 on average on Christmas preset this year - the same as last year – but still down from 2022, when we spent closer to CHF 350.
The survey is by EY and the Swiss Retail Federation.
Belts are being tightened due to the cost-of-living crises. We also seem to want to make sure the person gets something they want for Christmas, as vouchers and cash are the most popular gift items.
70% of us say we will pay attention to sustainability when choosing a gift.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
