In a large-scale inspection exercise, Swiss customs authorities discovered illegal weapons, drugs and counterfeit goods. But they are struggling to keep up with the post-pandemic surge in deliveries. The forbidden object was pink, and might easily pass for a ballpoint pen – if it weren’t for the sharp coils embedded in the metal. Tanja Brunner...
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Ikea Switzerland raises wages for employees
Ikea Switzerland will pay a higher minimum wage from 2025 (archive image) Keystone Ikea Switzerland is increasing the minimum wage by 7.5 percent, which will primarily benefit employees in sales, catering and logistics. Ikea Switzerland has announced that it will raise the minimum wage for its employees. This decision particularly affects employees in sales, catering...
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Switzerland lags behind in second-hand online retail
Online shopping is on the rise, including more and more second-hand goods. (Archive image) Keystone The Swiss are buying more and more second-hand items online. According to Myriam Meier, Head of Retail at the GFK market research institute, almost every second person in Switzerland has bought at least one second-hand item in the last few...
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Watches of Switzerland upgrades and expands Oxford Street store
Published November 6, 2024 As London’s Oxford Street continues its regeneration, the key retail destination has been given a further endorsement with Watches of Switzerland upgrading and expanding its store there. Part of the luxury watch retailer’s extensive expansion and enhancements programme, the showroom’s refurbishment brings “brand enhancements that all complement the existing Rolex area”....
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Shein and especially Temu popular among Swiss online shoppers
The rise of shopping platforms from China is making a strong impact in Switzerland. In a top 10 list of popular online shopping destinations, three names from China are included. While AliExpress was the only Chinese player in the Swiss top list three years ago, it has now been surpassed by Shein and Temu.
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Switzerland mulls allowing shops to open up to 12 Sundays per year
Council of States committee wants to allow up to twelve Sunday sales Keystone-SDA This content was published on October 23, 2024 – 16:17 Swiss cantons could soon be allowed to authorise shops to open on up to 12 Sundays a year, up from the current limit of four. This proposal, backed by a Swiss Senate...
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Cutting Swiss tax free allowance sparks mixed reactions – Le News
From 2025, the tax free allowance for goods imported into Switzerland will fall from CHF 300 per person to CHF 150, decided the Federal Council this week. While some, such as Swiss retailers are happy with the change, many consumers and consumer associations are not. Photo by Waldemar on Pexels.com Politicians in St. Gallen and...
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Are Trump’s ‘Swiss-Made’ Watches From Wyoming?
Photo: TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC via GetTrumpWatches.com Donald Trump likes to hawk Donald Trump–branded merch, from NFTs to golden sneakers to branded Bibles. Last month, the former president expanded his kitschy portfolio with a new grift: Swiss-made Trump watches that come in a variety of colorways, bear his signature in the clock face, and range from $499...
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Trump’s ‘Swiss-Made’ Watches Lead to a Wyoming Shopping Mall: Report
Former president Donald Trump has a long history of cashing in on his name and celebrity through licensing agreements, but a limited edition series of “Swiss-made” watches being promoted under his name may have one of the strangest backstories of all. Rather than the glorious Alps, the publicly available corporate records behind the Trump Watch...
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The curious hunt for the company behind Trump’s new ‘Swiss-made’ watches | CNN Politics
Sheridan, Wyoming CNN — Wearing his signature blue suit and red tie, Donald Trump appears presidential as he sits behind a dark wood desk and signs an official-looking document. Just then, a glimmer of gold sparkle swirls around his wrist. The special effect is intended to call attention to the purpose of the former president’s...
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Cross-border shopping to be taxed at lower threshold
From 2025, the exemption limit for private purchases abroad will fall Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. As of January 1, 2025 purchases above CHF150 made across the Swiss border will be subject to VAT when imported. This content was published on...
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Zendaya Roams the Swiss Alps in Newest On Campaign as Brand Ambassador
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. If you were wondering why Zendaya was in Zurich a few months ago, playing tennis against Roger Federer, we now have our answer. The Swiss Alps, a few hours south of the city, serves...