Migros Ticino 2026: the Oldest Migros Cooperative Explained
Migros Ticino is one of the ten regional cooperatives of the Migros group and the oldest of them – founded in 1933, with the first stores opening on 8 August 1933 in Bellinzona. It is based in Sant'Antonino, is entirely Italian-speaking, and runs supermarkets alongside VOI Migros Partner neighbourhood shops, Vinarte wine stores, restaurants and Take Away outlets. In 2025 it posted a turnover of CHF 361.8 million. Updated: July 2026.
Updated: July 2026. Figures from the Migros Ticino 2025 annual report; prices show live in Rappn.
Of the ten Migros regional cooperatives, Migros Ticino is the oldest and the Migros of the Italian-speaking canton. By turnover it is the second-smallest of the ten – yet it shapes southern Switzerland strongly.
Migros Ticino: the key facts
| Criterion | Migros Ticino |
|---|---|
| Status | one of ten regional cooperatives – the oldest (founded 1933) |
| First stores | 8 August 1933 in Bellinzona |
| Headquarters | Sant'Antonino (Ticino) |
| Turnover 2025 | CHF 361.8 million (−10.2%) |
| Employees 2025 | 887 full-time equivalents (979 the year before) |
| Regional line | "Nostrani del Ticino": over 300 local products from more than 50 producers |
What defines Migros Ticino
Migros Ticino is the Migros of Italian-speaking Switzerland and describes itself as "100% Ticinese" and the largest private employer south of the Alps. The network spans supermarkets, VOI Migros Partner neighbourhood shops, Vinarte wine stores, restaurants, Take Away outlets and leisure/education offerings (fitness, Club School). Around 32 supermarkets are cited [VERIFY: exact current store count].
"Nostrani del Ticino": the regional line
A hallmark is the "Nostrani del Ticino" line with over 300 local products (its own page now says "over 500 items") from more than 50 Ticino producers – from cheese and cured meats to polenta and wine. Migros Ticino has also published the Italian-language weekly "Azione" since 1938.
Economic weight
By its own account (based on a SUPSI study), Migros Ticino reinvests a large share of its value added – around CHF 180 million, or over 40% of turnover – into the regional economy. These figures are the cooperative's own, not independently audited values. As a cooperative, Migros Ticino is owned by its members rather than shareholders, like the whole Migros group – but for shoppers what counts in the end is less the structure than the actual shelf price, which at Migros largely follows national pricing.
Regionally rooted does not automatically mean cheapest. Rappn compares prices across Migros, Coop, Aldi, Lidl, Denner & Co. – in Ticino too – live and neutrally, so you can see where your basket is genuinely cheapest this week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Migros Ticino?
Migros Ticino is one of the ten regional cooperatives of the Migros group and the oldest (founded 1933). It is the Migros of the Italian-speaking canton, based in Sant'Antonino.
What is Migros Ticino's turnover?
In 2025 Migros Ticino posted a turnover of CHF 361.8 million (−10.2% year on year) with 887 full-time equivalents. By turnover it is the second-smallest of the ten cooperatives.
What is "Nostrani del Ticino"?
The regional line of Migros Ticino with over 300 local products (its page now says over 500 items) from more than 50 Ticino producers – from cheese and cured meats to polenta and wine.
Is Migros Ticino cheaper than other chains?
Not automatically. Migros largely uses national pricing, and being regionally rooted does not mean the best price. Rappn compares current prices in Ticino too, live.