Payot SA
Independent Swiss literary and retail
- B2C
About Payot SA
Management of a historic Swiss bookstore, promotion of reading through a foundation, and exclusive franchise operation in Switzerland.
Key facts
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 11–50 employees
- Headquarters
- lausanne, vaud, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1877
- Revenue
- $4.7M – $48MTamtam estimate
- Website
- payot.ch
- linkedin.com/company/payot-sa
Payot SA in the news
- «Nous avons grandi avec Payot»: les deux codirectrices du principal libraire romand se confient
The two co-directors of Payot discuss their leadership journey and challenges ahead of the crucial Christmas sales period.
- Le marché du livre ne résiste pas à la concurrence des écrans
The book market is facing a significant downturn, with Payot experiencing a 7% revenue drop in 2026 due to competition from screens, online shopping, and the dominance of bestsellers.
- Noté 100/100 sur YUKA, ce stick démaquillant est idéal pour les vacances : nous l'avons testé et adopté
The Payot NUE Cleansing Stick is a 3-in-1 solid makeup remover with natural ingredients, ideal for travel, that scored 100/100 on Yuka and is vegan.
- A Morges, la librairie ferme ses portes pour mieux les rouvrir
The Morges bookstore is closing to reopen as a new Payot bookstore managed by Catherine Diop, ensuring continuity with former staff and owner involvement.
- Le Prix des libraires Payot dévoile sa sélection 2025
The 2025 Payot Booksellers Prize announced winners across French, translated, essay, and Swiss literature categories from 40 recent titles.
Payot SA at a glance
Payot SA is a B2C company in the Retail industry, headquartered in lausanne, vaud, Switzerland.
Payot SA was founded in 1877.
Payot SA has 11–50 employees.
Payot SA's revenue is $4.7M – $48M (Tamtam estimate).
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