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Micasa gets new owners and CEO as four stores are set to close
A Swiss investor group has taken full ownership of Micasa, the furniture chain formerly owned by Migros.
The deal came just over a year after CEO Philipp Agustoni and fellow investor Manuel Landolt bought Micasa out of the Migros group.
Agustoni has now left, and Landolt has taken over as CEO.
The new owners have not been publicly identified; trustee Beatrix Ferkinghoff has become chair of Micasa’s board.
The company says the owners bring additional capital and experience in logistics, digital services and technology.
Micasa will close four of its 30 stores: Crissier at the end of December 2026, and Langendorf, Brügg and Buchs at the end of January 2027.
The company says it is considering options for affected staff, but has not said whether more stores will close.
A Swiss investor group took full ownership of Micasa in early October, just over a year after the furniture retailer left the Migros group.
CEO Philipp Agustoni has left the company, and board member Manuel Landolt has taken over as operational chief.
Micasa plans to close four of its 30 stores in Crissier, Langendorf, Brügg and Buchs.
The investor group has not disclosed its members but says it will bring additional capital and expertise in logistics, digitalisation and technology.
Micasa says it is reviewing follow-up arrangements for employees affected by the closures.
- Who
- Micasa; a Swiss investor group has taken ownership, and Manuel Landolt has replaced CEO Philipp Agustoni.
- What
- The new owners took over all Micasa shares, Agustoni left, and the company plans to close four stores.
- When
- The investor group took over in early October 2026. The changes were reported on 30 October 2026.
- Where
- Micasa stores in Crissier, Langendorf, Brügg and Buchs are set to close.
- Why
- The new ownership says it will guide Micasa into its next phase of development. The reason for the four closures is not stated.
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Migros had no further connection with Micasa after the former furniture chain left the group.
A Swiss investor group took over 100 percent of Micasa’s shares.
Beatrix Ferkinghoff became Micasa’s president, and Manuel Landolt took over as operational chief.
Micasa plans to close its Crissier store.
Micasa plans to close its Langendorf, Brügg and Buchs stores.
- Ownership
- Swiss investor group acquired 100% of Micasa’s shares
- New CEO
- Manuel Landolt, replacing Philipp Agustoni
- New president
- Beatrix Ferkinghoff, from 30 October 2026
- Planned closures
- 4 of 30 stores
- Crissier closure
- 31 December 2026
- Other closures
- Langendorf, Brügg and Buchs, 31 January 2027
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