Press Release
24. August 2026
Arvato Systems Becomes a Service Partner of HANDELSVERBAND.swiss
Zurich – Arvato Systems Switzerland has been a service partner of HANDELSVERBAND.swiss since July 1, 2026, contributing its expertise in digital commerce, agentic commerce, and logistics. HANDELSVERBAND.swiss represents the interests of the Swiss retail sector and advocates for competitive framework conditions, the further development of the industry, and dialogue among retail companies, service providers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders.
“Membership in HANDELSVERBAND.swiss is an important step for us in actively contributing our expertise in the digital transformation of retail and further expanding our dialogue with leading industry players,” explains Patrick Pesci, Country Lead at Arvato Systems Switzerland. “We look forward to exchanging ideas within the network, gaining new insights, and actively shaping the future of retail in Switzerland together with the members.”
“With Arvato Systems, our network gains a strong technology partner with proven expertise in digital commerce, agentic commerce, and logistics. We look forward to professional exchange and collaboration,” says Bernhard Egger, Managing Director of HANDELSVERBAND.swiss
Through its membership in HANDELSVERBAND.swiss, Arvato Systems underscores its commitment to supporting retail companies as a technology partner in the holistic design of digital commerce processes—from connected customer experiences and efficient platform and process landscapes to future-proof, sustainable business models
About HANDELSVERBAND.swiss
HANDELSVERBAND.swiss brings together approximately 400 Swiss retailers of all sizes (B2C, B2B, and D2C) and represents the interests of the retail sector in Switzerland. As an industry association, we advocate for sustainable framework conditions, a strong Switzerland as a business location, and the continued development of the retail sector. We are committed to vocational and continuing education in the retail sector, connect retail companies, service providers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders, and promote dialogue on current topics such as e-commerce, omnichannel retailing, brick-and-mortar retail, digitalization, sustainability, and policy. HANDELSVERBAND.swiss stands for a strong, innovative, and competitive retail sector in Switzerland.
About Arvato Systems
Arvato Systems is an international IT specialist that supports major companies in Digital Transformation. We stand for strong industry knowledge, in-depth technology expertise and a clear focus on customer requirements. Working as a team, we develop innovative IT solutions, transition our clients into the Cloud, integrate digital processes, and take on IT systems operation and support. As part of Bertelsmann, we are built on the solid foundations of a German global corporation. At the same time, we rely on our strong strategic partner network with top international players such as AWS, Google, Microsoft and SAP. We make the digital world easier, more efficient and more secure and our customers more successful. We Empower Digital Leaders. arvato-systems.com
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