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  • 06/01/2023 Ad hoc

    Business Combination between Dufry and Autogrill

    All the required regulatory approvals in relation to the proposed business combination with Autogrill, including clearance from all the relevant antitrust authorities, have been obtained without conditions.

  • 21/12/2022 Ad hoc

    Dufry successfully concludes refinancing of its main bank facilities

  • 20/12/2022

    Official Opening for Dufry duty free store at Mexico City International Airport

    Following the successful refurbishment of its 1,138 m² main duty free store in Terminal 2 at Mexico City International Airport (AICM - Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad de México), Dufry and Mexico Airport representatives met on December 15th to officially inaugurate the store.

  • 25/11/2022

    Dufry and Puig deliver ultimate Penhaligon’s experience in Heathrow’s Terminal 5

    Dufry and Puig are proud to announce the opening of a stunning Penhaligon’s Fine Perfumery boutique in Heathrow Terminal 5

  • 09/11/2022

    Dufry secures duty-free joint venture contract at Bengaluru Airport

    Dufry, who has operated duty-free shops at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) since 2008 through its subsidiary Nuance, has secured an additional 15-year contract to operate and manage duty-free outlets in the airport’s new Terminal 2. Dufry will be operating these new outlets in a 50:50 Joint Venture with airport operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

  • 02/11/2022 Ad hoc

    Strong quarter results well ahead of projections in the 9M 2022: CHF 5,038 million Turnover (+99% versus 2021) and EFCF of CHF 337.4 million, positive momentum continues into Q4

  • 19/10/2022

    Dufry introduces Mind, Body and Soul shop-in-shop concept at Queen Alia International Airport

    Dufry proudly announces the introduction of the new global shop in shop concept called Mind, Body & Soul at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan. This innovative new retail concept has been developed to meet increasing customer interest in purchasing healthier and more sustainable products.

  • 17/10/2022

    Invitation to Dufry’s Third Quarter 2022 Trading Update

  • 28/09/2022

    Dufry wins new duty-paid contract at Chongqing International Airport in China

    Dufry is pleased to confirm that it has won the tender for a duty-paid contract at Chongqing International Airport in Western China. The five year contract will enable Dufry to operate five duty-paid boutique stores in the airport’s Terminal 3A.

  • 06/09/2022 Ad hoc

    Dufry presents new strategy «Destination 2027» at Capital Markets Day

    At today’s Capital Markets Day in London, Dufry presents the new company strategy «Destination 2027» including the related Financial Plan. As global leading travel experience player, Dufry’s new purpose is to make travellers happier.

  • 31/08/2022

    Results of Extraordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on August 31, 2022

    The Extraordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at the offices of Dufry AG at Brunngässlein 12, 4052 Basel, Switzerland, on August 31, 2022 at 17:30 hrs. The meeting was held without the presence of shareholders based on Article 27 of the Ordinance 3 issued by the Swiss Federal Council on measures to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) of June 19, 2020. The total number of shares represented at the meeting amounted to 54,006,166 shares (corresponding to 59.48% of the total share capital of Dufry AG); the meeting was validly convened and constituted. The Shareholders resolved as follows:  

  • 09/08/2022 Ad hoc

    Dufry Accelerates in HY 2022 with Turnover Growth of 146.2% and CORE EBITDA of CHF 227.0 million

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 13/01/2026

    Avolta to redevelop F&B offering at Geneva Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a contract at Geneva Airport (GVA) covering the redevelopment and operation of 12 food & beverage (F&B) locations across more than 3,000 m2.  

  • 07/01/2026

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts to elevate travel retail and dining at Florida’s Palm Beach International airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), strengthening its presence in North America through both lines of business. Part of the airport’s major expansion and modernization project, the new contracts represent a total of 1,281 m² of concessions space, combining retail and dining to create a holistic travel experience for passengers.

  • 05/01/2026

    Avolta completes 2025 Share Buyback Program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announces today the successful completion of its up to CHF 200 million public share buyback program, which ran from January 27 to December 31, 2025.

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    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.

  • Autogrill and PizzAut photocall and presentation

    10/12/2025

    Autogrill and PizzAut continue their journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

    Due to the success of the GourmAut sandwich, €150,000 was donated to fund the PizzAut “Palestre di Autonomia Abitativa” for young people with autism.

  • Edge certification logo

    09/12/2025

    Avolta earns EDGE Certification across its global workforce

    Avolta has achieved global EDGE Certification, delivering on the target announced in February and marking a significant step forward in its long-term commitment to building a fair, equitable workplace for its global teams.

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    Lifetime Achievement Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Pedro Castro.
    This award recognizes the individual excellence of one of Avolta's long-standing leaders

  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    Best Retailer Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Avolta

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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