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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

  • 09/06/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year travel retail extension at Phoenix Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured an eight-year extension for its travel retail operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The agreement covers over 1,400m2 in Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest terminal.

  • 02/06/2026

    Avolta prices EUR 400 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 400 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2033. The annual interest rate will be 4.625% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance a portion of Avolta’s outstanding EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027.

  • 28/05/2026

    Avolta enters Latvia with a 12-year master concession contract at Riga Airport across retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured a 12-year contract at Riga Airport in Latvia, marking the company’s entry into a new airport and a new country. Under the agreement, Avolta will create an integrated travel retail and food & beverage offer, including two innovative hybrid concepts, adding further depth to its European footprint.

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    02/06/2026

    Avolta launches F&B in Japan at Kansai International Airport

    Avolta has opened its first operations in Japan with four new F&B openings at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

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    26/05/2026

    Journey For Good Foundation Awards $540,000 to Charities Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

    In the first of three scheduled giving cycles this year, the 501(c)(3) awards grants to 22 charitable organizations across the U.S., from Atlanta to Seattle.

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    05/05/2026

    Avolta expands F&B footprint at King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, has expanded its F&B presence to 16 concepts at King Khalid International Airport, 16 months after entering Saudi Arabia.

  • Logo Linkedin Top Companies Madrid 2026

    LinkedIn’s first-ever Top Companies Madrid list

    Avolta

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    Male Ally Award at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Andranik Martirosyan

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    Unsung Hero Award (Highly Commended) at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Naira Aghajanyan

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