Micasa is cutting 70 jobs

BlickIndependentCenterNov 4

The Swiss furniture chain Micasa has undergone significant ownership changes since the Dutti Group sold its 30 stores in early 2025. Following a failed management buyout by German and Austrian investors, Toni Shala acquired 100 percent of the shares in late October. Despite holding full ownership, Shala remains largely unknown to the industry, leading insiders to describe him as a phantom figure who lacks a visible track record in the furniture sector. While Micasa’s PR agency describes him as an experienced logistics entrepreneur, they declined interview requests and provided no visual materials. Public records show his background includes roles at a transport company and a software firm, but he has limited media presence outside of minor local sports involvement.

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watsonIndependentCenterNov 2

An investor group led by logistics entrepreneur Toni Shala has acquired the shares of the struggling furniture chain Micasa, injecting new capital into the company while announcing the elimination of 70 jobs. The acquisition follows a February 2025 management buyout where Migros sold Micasa to former executives Philipp Agustoni and Manuel Landolt, who subsequently established Micasa AG as an independent entity in September 2025. As part of the restructuring, four store locations in Crissier, Langendorf, Brügg, and Buchs will close by January 2027, accompanied by staff redundancies, though no further store closures are planned. Manuel Landolt will assume operational leadership, while Philipp Agustoni has departed the company by mutual agreement. The company acknowledged payment delays to suppliers during the transition period from Migros but stated that binding agreements have been reached to resume timely payments.

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