Overview

• The Weko launched its investigation in June 2025 to assess whether Beiersdorf exploited its dominant position over Swiss retailers.
• Investigators will examine if Migros faced higher wholesale rates for the same Nivea products compared with other European supermarket chains.
• The inquiry is set to run for 18 months under a presumption of innocence that allows Beiersdorf to submit evidence.
• Migros filed its antitrust complaint after negotiations over improved pricing terms collapsed in autumn 2024.
• The outcome could affect consumer prices and competitive balance in Switzerland’s cosmetics sector.