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  • 21/01/2022

    Dufry launches global sustainable product identification initiative across 128 airports

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has launched a sustainable product identification initiative to help customers shop considerately. The initiative has been implemented across 171 shops across 128 airports including overall more than 550 products of all main duty-free categories and with local assortments being adapted to the specific needs of each location. The initiative is currently being setup also for the use in Dufry’s online Reserve & Collect channel.

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  • 20/01/2022

    Official Opening for World Duty Free store at Manchester Airport Terminal 2

    Following the successful completion of its 1,980 m2 walkthrough store in Manchester’s new Terminal 2 last year, Dufry and Manchester Airport Group (MAG) met yesterday to officially inaugurate the main duty free store.

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  • 11/01/2022

    Dufry extends for ten years its duty-free concession at La Romana International Airport and Seaport in the Dominican Republic.

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has successfully extended for another 10 years its duty-free concession at La Romana Int. Airport & Seaport (AILR & CPLR) in the Dominican Republic, where it has been operating for more than 14 years. La Romana welcomes more than 700,000 passengers on both airport and seaport and caters for upscale private jets and golf players.

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  • 28/10/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry reports acceleration on turnover and strong positive cash flow in Q3 2021

    Dufry’s third quarter 2021 was characterized by a re-bound of travel, predominantly in the Western hemisphere, with turnover at 55.6% of 2019 levels and reaching CHF 1,349.5 million for Q3 2021. Turnover for the nine-month period 2021 stood at CHF 2,536.8 million, plus 23.6% organic growth as compared to the same period 2020. The Group reported a strong positive Q3 Equity Free Cash Flow generation, and further upgraded the 2021 scenarios provided to the market.

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  • 14/10/2021

    Invitation to Dufry’s Third Quarter 2021 Trading Update

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  • 13/10/2021

    Dufry Introduces Creed to Travel Retail in Heathrow Terminal 5

    The launch of this exceptional fragrance recently took place in Dufry’s World Duty Free store in Heathrow Terminal 5, representing a first step into travel retail in Western Europe for the prestigious fragrance house.

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  • 30/09/2021

    Dufry extends its Cambodia duty-free concession with three airports for five and a half years.

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has successfully extended for five and a half years its duty-free concession at Cambodia’s three international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, which in 2019 welcomed 11.6 million international travelers. The extended concession contract starts in October 2021 and covers departure and arrival duty-free shops at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap hubs as well as the departure shop at the Sihanoukville airport with a total sales area of 2,680 m2, which Dufry has operated ever since 2003.

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  • 24/09/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry expects positive impact from a new Spanish law, linking concession fees to passenger numbers

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  • 24/08/2021

    Dufry Stores Start Trading in Manchester Airport’s New Terminal 2 Extension

    The new walkthrough store is located immediately after security and sits at the heart of the airport’s new state-of-the-art terminal space.

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  • 19/08/2021

    Dufry renews its contract with Cardiff Airport for 12 years

    Dufry has successfully extended its contract to operate the tax and duty free store at Cardiff Airport in Wales for a further 12 years, following a successful partnership for the past 20 years. Cardiff Airport is the only major passenger Airport in Wales, and is an important driver for the Welsh economy through the connectivity it offers to other parts of the UK and internationally. In 2019 Cardiff Airport welcomed 1.6 million passengers.

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  • 10/08/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry with gradual recovery worldwide and continued progress on cost and cash flow management

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  • 03/08/2021

    Dufry extends for ten years its duty-free concession at the Santiago International Airport in the Dominican Republic

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  • 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.  

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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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