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  • Mind.Body_.Soul_. Standsted_Dufry title

    03/08/2023

    Dufry introduces latest mind. body. soul. shop-in-shop concept at London Stansted Airport

    Dufry has opened its latest mind. body. soul. concept at London Stansted airport as part of its global rollout of this innovative new retail concept, which has been developed to meet increasing customer interest in purchasing healthier and more sustainable products.

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    03/08/2023

    Dufry launches Five Luxury Beauty Boutiques in China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

    Dufry grows its presence in China with the opening of five luxury beauty boutiques at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport under the five-year contract won in September 2022. The spaces span over 450m2 both landside and in the airside departure area.

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  • I Banchi_Palermo_Autogrill_Dufry_titulo

    02/08/2023

    Dufry Opens New Debonair Food Hall in Palermo's Falcone Borsellino International Airport, Enriched with a Casual Dining Concept Created by Celebrated Chef Ciccio Sultano

    Dufry Group brings a stellar dining experience to the southern Italy hub of Palermo Falcone Borsellino airport, introducing three casual, street-food spaces to the airside food hall.

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  • Shanghai Hongqiao La Mer Boutique_July 2023_Dufry 1.jpg

    01/08/2023

    Dufry and Estée Lauder unveil stunning La Mer boutique at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    Dufry and Estée Lauder Group are proud to unveil the new La Mer boutique in Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 2, which welcomes 37 million passengers annually. This boutique is a new space for Dufry, following the contract award in February this year.

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  • 27/07/2023

    Dufry retains all relevant business in Spain, expanding floorspace by more than 30%

    Dufry wins all bids tendered for in Spain Aena awards Dufry the lots of Andalusia-Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Catalonia and Madrid for twelve years, including 21 airports and 120 outlets covering around 60,000 m2 and serving approximately 132 million travellers annually (2019)Space awarded represents an additional 30% compared to the previous setup, as well as a material increase in sales categories First time incorporation of F&B concepts into the Retail spaces signals big move towards Hybrid by one of the largest global airport operators The new contracts will be accretive to Dufry’s profitability and cash flow

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    26/07/2023

    Dufry and Tissot bring the speed and excitement of MotoGP™ to Madrid airport

    Dufry’s Emotion+ activation with its omni channel strategy showcased an exciting installation representing one of the fastest and most exhilarating sports, with this successful collaboration marking the first in a calendar of entertaining activations with Tissot.

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    21/07/2023

    Dufry Opens New and Tantalizing Food Court at Rome Fiumicino Airport

    Dufry Group has opened a new on-trend food court in Terminal 1 at Rome Fiumicino airport, offering travelers an exciting selection of cuisines, from Japanese-Brazilian fusion through to a sparkling bar.

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  • 12/07/2023

    Dufry secures additional S&P Global Ratings Upgrade to BB with Outlook Stable, further increases its 2027 Revolving Credit Facility

    Marking the second upgrade this year, after an earlier upgrade in March, S&P Global Ratings have now further upgraded Dufry’s credit rating to BB, Outlook Stable. S&P Global Ratings’ action was based on Dufry’s strong performance, the continued momentum in travel as well as the successful completion of the business combination with Autogrill. Additionally, Dufry increases its Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) to EUR 2’675 million.

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  • 10/07/2023

    Invitation to Dufry’s Half Year Results 2023

    Dufry is delighted to invite you to our Half Year Results 2023 Video Conference Webcast: Friday, 4th August 2023 at 14.30h CEST

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  • 04/07/2023

    Dufry opened its new duty-paid store at Vitória airport, after signing a ten year contract with Zurich Airport Brasil

    Following the signing of a new ten year concession contract at Vitória airport, managed by Zurich Airport Brasil, to operate a duty-paid store, Dufry has now opened its new store.

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  • 01/07/2023

    Combination between Dufry and Autogrill – Threshold of 95% of Autogrill’s share capital for the purposes of the squeeze-out has been crossed.

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  • Oceana_Dufry_imagen 20 junio 2023 - titulo.jpg

    23/06/2023

    Dufry to offer reusable and 100% recycled bags at operations in 22 countries

    The funds raised from the sale of the reusable bags will go to Oceana's marine habitats campaign, contributing to the protection of marine areas and endangered species

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  • 04/03/2026

    Avolta extends concessions for 45 travel retail and F&B stores at Zurich Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has extended its travel retail and food & beverage contracts at Switzerland’s Zurich Airport. Building on a longstanding partnership, the concession includes 45 stores across duty free, duty paid, convenience and F&B, spanning more than 10,000m2 and secures the company’s long-term presence at one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs. 

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  • 02/03/2026

    Avolta completes cancellation of 4.9 million shares

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) today announced that it has completed the cancellation of 4,861,342 treasury shares, representing 3.32% of the registered share capital, effective February 24, 2026. 

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  • 26/02/2026

    Avolta secures 12-year retail and F&B contract extension at Miami International Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a 12-year extension covering travel retail and food and beverage operations at Miami International Airport (MIA), extending its presence across the airport’s North, Central and South terminals and reinforcing a long-term partnership at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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    25/02/2026

    Avolta Expands Award-Winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program to major US Airports

    Avolta introduced its award-winning Eat Well. Travel Further. Program at Chicago O’Hare and will later arrive at Los Angeles International and Phoenix Sky Harbor International airports.

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  • A group of people standing in front of a store for the ribbon cutting

    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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  • A group of people cutting the ribbon at the opening of a store

    15/01/2026

    Avolta opens new stores at Kualanamu International Airport, Indonesia

    Avolta and Angkasa Pura Aviasi have officially opened a new duty-free Departures store and a walk-through Arrivals store at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia, further growing their decade-long presence in the country.

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    Best Local-Inspired Restaurant (Large Airports) at AX Awards, hosted by Airport Experience News

    The Waterman Fish Bar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    Unit with the Best Customer Service at Fraport USA’s Awards 2025

    Vera Bradley team at Dulles International Airport

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    Most Effective Instore Campaign at 2025 FMBE (Field Marketing & Brand Experience) Awards

    The Whisky Social Club activation together with our agency partner, ABM Experience Solutions.

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