Andreas Güntert
Editor, Handelszeitung
Andreas Güntert is an editor at the Swiss business newspaper Handelszeitung. He covers retail, online commerce, tourism and start-ups, and has worked in journalism since 1989.
| Role | Editor |
|---|---|
| Outlet | Handelszeitung |
| Beat | Retail, online commerce, tourism, start-ups |
| Previously | Bilanz, Facts, SonntagsZeitung |
Who is Andreas Güntert?
Andreas Güntert is a Swiss business journalist and editor (Redaktor) at Handelszeitung, published by Ringier Medien Schweiz. He reports on retail, online commerce, tourism and start-ups and regularly conducts interviews with business leaders.
Career
Güntert has worked in journalism since 1989. Before joining Handelszeitung he wrote for the business magazine Bilanz, the news magazine Facts and SonntagsZeitung. He received the Swiss Media Award in 2008. Since 2016 he has also run the independent Swiss travel blog Der Internaut.
Coverage
His reporting covers the Swiss consumer economy. Notable work includes stories on Birkenstock, Migros and FuzeTea. Recent topics include:
- Migros Online and the competition between Migros and Coop in online grocery
- New owners and branding at the furniture retailer Micasa
- Premium pricing at the Swiss shoe brand Künzli
- Young founders competing with established firms
- Travel trends and overtourism
For the fashion trade, his work offers insight into Swiss retail groups, footwear brands and the shift of shopping to online channels in Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Andreas Güntert?
Andreas Güntert is an editor at the Swiss business newspaper Handelszeitung and has worked in journalism since 1989.
What does Andreas Güntert write about?
He covers retail, online commerce, tourism and start-ups in Switzerland.