Neuchâtel, 22.05.2012 (FSO) – In 2011, 11,073 new cases of bankruptcy were recorded in Switzerland, representing a decline of 1.3% compared with 2010. During the same period, losses resulting from the closing of bankruptcy proceedings rose by 3.1%. Furthermore, almost 2.7 million summons to pay were issued in 2011, i.e. 1% more than in 2010. These are the main findings of the debt collection and bankruptcy statistics of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
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Neuchâtel, 04.05.2012 (FSO) – According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 4.2% in March 2012 compared with March 2011 (in nominal terms +1.1%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 2.2% in March 2012 compared with February 2012 (in nominal terms +2.4%).
Neuchâtel, 02.04.2012 (FSO) – According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 0.8% in February 2012 compared with February 2011 (in nominal terms -2.2%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 1.3% in February 2012 compared with January 2012 (in nominal terms -2.6%).
Neuchâtel, 20.03.2012 (FSO) – According to the Production, Orders and Turnover Statistics of the Federal Statistical Office, Swiss industry remained in a difficult situation in the 4th quarter of 2011. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, production fell by 1.4%. On the other hand, turnover rose by 1.4%. Whereas orders received declined (-2.0%), orders on hand increased (+2.6%).
Neuchâtel, 05.03.2012 (FSO) – According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 4.4% in January 2012 compared with January 2011 (in nominal terms +1.2%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 1.6% in January 2012 compared with December 2011 (in nominal terms +2.5%). For 2011 as a whole, real turnover rose by 1.3% (in nominal terms -1.1%).
Neuchâtel, 29.02.2012 (FSO) – According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), production in the construction sector rose by 0.8% in 4th quarter 2011 compared with the previous year, turnover increased by 2.9%.
Neuchâtel, 14.02.2012 (FSO) – According to latest estimations from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the average hourly labour costs were CHF 56 in 2010. The costs vary considerably from one sector to another and are higher for large businesses.
Neuchâtel, 01.02.2012 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 0.6% in December 2011 compared with December 2010 (in nominal terms -2.9%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 2.9% in December 2011 compared with November 2011 (in nominal terms -3.4%).
Neuchâtel, 09.01.2012 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 1.8% in November 2011 compared with November 2010 (in nominal terms -1.8%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 0.3% in November 2011 compared with October 2011 (in nominal terms +0.3%).
Neuchâtel, 15.12.2011 (FSO) - The business performance of Swiss industry was negative in the 3rd quarter 2011. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, production fell by 1.4% and turnover declined as well (-0.5%). Moreover, both orders received (-4.3%) and orders on hand (-0.2%) were negative. Finished goods inventories registered a rise (+7.3%).
Neuchâtel, 02.12.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector remained stable in October 2011 compared with October 2010 (in nominal terms -3.3%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 2.5% in October 2011 compared with September 2011 (in nominal terms +1.6%).
Neuchâtel, 30.11.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), production in the construction sector rose by 1.7% in 3rd quarter 2011 compared with the previous year; turnover increased by 3.6%.
Neuchâtel, 01.11.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector remained stable in September 2011 compared with August 2011 (in nominal terms -0.7%). Real, not seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 0.9% in September 2011 compared with September 2010 (in nominal terms -3%).
Neuchâtel, 03.10.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector fell by 1.9% in August 2011 compared with August 2010 (in nominal terms -4.3%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 3.9% in August 2011 compared with July 2011 (in nominal terms -4.0%).
Neuchâtel, 15.09.2011 (FSO) - Business performance in Swiss industry was positive in the 2nd quarter 2011. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, production rose by 2.3% and turnover increased by 3.1%. Both orders received (+2.6%) and orders on hand (+10.1%) rose. Finished goods inventories also increased (+4.5%).
Neuchâtel, 01.09.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real turnover in the retail sector rose by 1.9% in July 2011 compared with July 2010 (in nominal terms 0%). Real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 3.4% in July 2011 compared with June 2011 (in nominal terms -3.3%).
Neuchâtel, 30.08.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), production in the construction sector rose by 3.1% in 2nd quarter 2011 compared with the previous year, turnover increased by 5.5%.
Neuchâtel, 02.08.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 7.1% in June 2011 compared with May 2011 (in nominal terms +6.9%). Real, not seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 7.4% in June 2011 compared with June 2010 (in nominal terms +5.7%). Because in 2011, Pentecost and Ascension Day fell in June, this month had two fewer sales days than the previous year. Without sales days and seasonal adjustment, a nominal decline in turnover of 2.4% was registered.
Neuchâtel, 04.07.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 4.2% in May 2011 compared with April 2011 (in nominal terms -4.0%). Real, not seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector fell by 4.1% in May 2011 compared with May 2010 (in nominal terms -6.0%).
Neuchâtel, 28.06.2011 (OFS) - Approximately 11,470 enterprises were founded in Switzerland in 2009, 1.1% fewer than in the previous year. The number of jobs created remained stable at around 21,800. New enterprises generated an average of 1.9 jobs and are for the most part active in the service sector. These are the results of the latest statistics on new enterprises in 2009 issued by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Neuchâtel, 16.06.2011 (FSO) - In the first quarter of 2011, Swiss industry continued to be in good condition. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier, production rose by 5% and turnover increased by 3.4%. Both orders received (+4.4%) and orders on hand (+8.7%) rose. Finished goods inventories also increased (+2.4%).
Neuchâtel, 01.06.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 0.7% in April 2011 compared with March 2011 (in nominal terms -0.6%). Real, not seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 7.5% in April 2011 compared with April 2010 (in nominal terms +4.2%). This is among other factors due to the fact that in 2011 all Easter purchases took place in the month of April, whereas in 2010 some were also made in March.
Neuchâtel, 30.05.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), production in the construction sector rose by 4.7% in 1st quarter 2011 compared with the previous year; turnover increased by 5.5%.
Neuchâtel, 27.05.2011 (FSO) - In 2010, the revised survey method recorded 10,932 new cases of bankruptcy in Switzerland, a figure that has risen by 4.3% compared with 2009. During the same period, losses resulting from the closing of bankruptcy proceedings fell by 8.3%. Furthermore, more than 2.6 million summons to pay were issued in 2010, i.e. 5,1% more than in 2009. These are the main findings of the debt collection and bankruptcy statistics of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
Neuchâtel, 02.05.2011 (FSO) - According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), real, seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector rose by 0.3% in March 2011 compared with February 2011 (in nominal terms +1.2%). Real, not seasonally adjusted turnover in the retail sector remained stable in March 2011 compared with March 2010 (in nominal terms -1.6%).
