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Waro

Logo: Waro AG, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Waro is a former supermarket chain in Switzerland founded in 1969.1 It was founded by Hans Rudolf Stahel.1 It ceased to exist in 2003.1

Waro war ein Schweizer Detailhandelsunternehmen mit Sitz in Volketswil. Es wurde 1969 durch Hans Rudolf Stahel gegründet, gehörte ab 1971 der Usego, ab 1993 der Rast Holding, und wurde schliesslich 2003 durch die schweizerische Coop übernommen.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 23, 1969Founded1
  • Legal formAktiengesellschaft1

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Photo: ETH-Bibliothek Zürich, Bildarchiv / Fotograf: Comet Photo AG (Zürich) / Com_FC14-4623-006, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

The story

Founded by Hans Rudolf Stahel on Jan 23, 1969.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Sep 30, 2003Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jan 23, 1969Founded Founded1

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