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Online Retailer Survey 2025

Online retailer survey 2025

The rapid technology adaptation of AI in Swiss e-commerce

The annual benchmark study on Swiss e-commerce. Focus 2025: AI-based processes, channel diversification, risk sentiment indicator, payment methods. Current results from 643 participating shops across the DACH region, led by Prof. Dr Darius Zumstein.

Priorities 2025

  • AI along the digital value chain (texts, images, SEO/GEO, analytics, dev, chatbots)
  • Development of sales channels (online shop, marketplaces, social & app commerce)
  • Challenges: Market, logistics, returns, fraud & data security
  • Payment in Switzerland

Methodology

  • 643 participating online stores (B2C, B2B, D2C)
  • Survey period: April 21 – August 17, 2025
  • 12 expert interviews with practical voices
  • Structurally representative of key sectors

Suitable for whom

  • E-commerce leads
  • C-Level & Strategy
  • Product data, SEO & analytics teams
  • Business Developer
  • Payment, Operations & Customer Service

Highlights of the study.

From the use of AI in e-commerce to risk sentiment indicator.

38%

of stores sell via marketplaces

57%

use AI in SEO/GEO

81%

see challenges in logistics