The Swiss online deal platform DeinDeal has been granted a four-month provisional moratorium by the Zurich District Court, extending until December 7, according to a company statement to customers.
The court’s decision, dated August 7, follows financial strain attributed to intensified competition in Switzerland’s e-commerce sector. The company cited the impact of low-cost international platforms such as Temu and Shein, which have disrupted local pricing structures through direct cross-border shipping. Rising costs for digital reach were also highlighted as a contributing factor.
DeinDeal, which offers discounted products, travel and services—advertising savings of up to 70% compared with standard online retail prices—will continue limited operations during the moratorium period. Orders placed after August 7 that cannot be fulfilled will be fully refunded, the company said. However, it cannot guarantee the redemption of outstanding coupons with partner businesses.
Founded in 2010, DeinDeal was majority-owned by Swiss media group Ringier from 2015 until its sale to Munich-based Liberta Partners in 2024. At the time of the sale, DeinDeal reported annual revenue exceeding 100 million Swiss francs, ranking among Switzerland’s top 10 e-commerce portals.
Staiger Rechtsanwälte has been appointed as provisional administrator. The company noted that the moratorium’s publication was initially delayed to ensure business continuity, with filings in the Commercial Gazette and Commercial Register expected within days.
