Media

In this section, you can find all the latest company updates and press releases. We are committed to keeping everyone interested in our company up-to-date. If there is any information you are looking for and unable to find, please contact us and we would be delighted to assist.

A shopping area in an airport with a white sofa. tables and a parfume display. an armchairs.
  • Thumbnail

    15/11/2019

    Chloé in partnership with Dufry Opens New Boutique at Hong Kong International Airport

    The opening of the boutique marks the brand's first presence at HKIA

    Read more
  • Thumbnail

    11/11/2019

    The Davis Cup Is Being Showcased in the T4 Madrid World Duty Free Store Until 15th November

    The T4 store at Madrid airport will feature the iconic trophy known as the “salad bowl” to celebrate the occasion of the Davis Cup Finals by Rakuten.

    Read more

  • 08/11/2019

    Dufry successfully closes acquisition of RegStaer Vnukovo

    Dufry has successfully closed the acquisition of the 60% stake of RegStaer Vnukovo announced earlier in June 2019. The newly acquired entity will be fully consolidated as of November 2019.

    Read more

  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry prices EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, a leading global travel retailer, priced EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. The annual interest rate will be 2.0 (two) percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

    Read more
  • Thumbnail

    06/11/2019

    World Duty Free and Chanel Launch Festive Snow Globe with London Stansted Airport for an Immersive Shopping Experience

    This season, visitors to London Stansted Airport are invited to experience the festive allure of Chanel through an immersive shopping experience inside the Chanel Snow Globe.

    Read more

  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

    Read more

  • 05/11/2019

    Dufry posts strong third quarter results leading to solid performance in the nine months of 2019

    In the first nine months of 2019, Dufry's turnover reached CHF 6,682.0 million. Organic growth continued to accelerate in the summer months reaching 4.1% for the third quarter and 2.9% in the nine months. The positive trend was supported by an ongoing improvement in the like-for-like performance and continuing in the first weeks of October. Gross Profit margin expanded by 40 base points to 60.3% in the period. Adjusted Operating Cash Flow was CHF 805.3 million and Equity Free Cash Flow came in at CHF 406.6 million. Dufry confirms the average Equity Free Cash Flow target of CHF 350-400 million and the medium term organic growth target of 3% to 4%. Dufry will move to quarterly trading statements as of financial year 2020.

    Read more
  • Thumbnail

    23/10/2019

    Dufry and ONDA Inaugurate Morocco Operations

    Directors from ONDA and Dufry hosted an official opening celebration of the Dufry Morocco Operations

    Read more

  • 22/10/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2019 Results on November 5, 2019

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2019 results on November 5, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00h CET that day.

    Read more
  • Thumbnail

    16/10/2019

    Larios Launches First Travel Retail Exclusive at Dufry

    Larios Provenzal, exclusively available at Dufry in Spain, offers the perfect mix of juniper and citric distillates

    Read more

  • 16/10/2019

    Dufry signs a new contract increasing its presence at Mexico City Airport

    Dufry has signed a new contract with Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (AICM) to operate 3 new duty-free shops with 1,400 m² in the Terminal 2 at Benito Juárez International Airport, well-known as Mexico City International Airport. With the new contract, Dufry will manage a total retail space of almost 7,400 m², reinforcing its presence in Mexico.

    Read more

  • 11/10/2019

    Dufry to be entitled to reclaim tax payments in Brazil

    Dufry has been notified that a decision of the Federal Court in Rio de Janeiro in a lawsuit between one of our Brazilian subsidiaries and the Brazilian tax authority became final and non-appealable. Based on this decision, Dufry shall be entitled to reclaim tax payments made in prior years. The exact amount of the tax reclaim, effects that may fully or partially set off the tax reclaim, the timing of the actual recovery of the amount and the financial impact of the decision going forward are currently being evaluated.

    Read more

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

Read all

  • 23/04/2026

    Avolta's Q1 2026 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

    Read more

  • 02/04/2026

    Avolta Publishes Invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026

    Avolta today published the invitation to its Annual General Meeting 2026. The event will take place on May 06, 2026 at 14:30 CEST, at Rhypark, Mühlhauserstrasse 17, 4056 Basel, Switzerland. Doors open at 14:00 CEST.

    Read more

  • 01/04/2026

    Avolta wins 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Florida

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a new 15-year food & beverage contract at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in the United States, further expanding its F&B presence at the airport with a 500 m2 food hall.

    Read more

Trade News

Read all Trade News
  • Shelves of perfumes and cosmetics

    21/04/2026

    Avolta launches new premium and experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna

    Avolta is further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with the Norwegian Luna which was christened in Miami last month. The ship’s new retail offer has been built around the realities of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries out of Miami, with a guest mix that includes families, first-time cruisers, and more.

    Read more
  • Chairs and tables of a restaurant

    09/04/2026

    Avolta officially launches Terracotta Italian restaurant at East Midlands Airport

    Avolta has officially launched Terracotta, its latest food and beverage operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA), part of MAG. Designed to support a relaxed, destination-led dining experience, the newest opening strengthens Avolta’s partnership with MAG and further expands its full F&B responsibility at the airport.

    Read more
  • A girl sitting at a table eating a salad

    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.

    Read more

Our Awards

Check all Awards
  • 3 people on a stage receiving an award

    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

  • Shelves on a duty free store

    Best POP/POS at the Retail VM & Display Awards 2026

    Coty and Avolta’s Burberry Goddess campaign in the UK & Ireland

  • Avolta's Linkedin banner

    Best Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

    Read more

SIGN UP FOR AD HOC & OTHER PRESS RELEASES

To receive our media releases via email and/or to order financial reports, please subscribe here.

Sign up now

Featured Downloads

Annual Report 2025

11/03/2026 32.53MB

Sustainability Report 2025

11/03/2026 3.64MB

Financial Report 2025

11/03/2026 1.1MB

Financial Tables FY2025

11/03/2026 53KB

Download center

Media contacts