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    06/08/2019

    Lindt & Sprüngli Brings Magic to Millennials in selected Dufry-operated stores in Key Holiday Destinations

    The Travel the World campaign is already being promoted Zurich, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo Airports and is set to roll out to Dufry stores in the UK and Spain

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    31/07/2019

    World Duty Free exclusive Amouage launch

    The fragrance, created in homage to International Women's Day, will only be available at Heathrow this summer

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  • 30/07/2019

    Dufry reports ongoing improvement in organic growth and resilient cash generation in the first half of 2019

    Dufry posted steady turnover in the first half of 2019 reaching CHF 4,180.1 million driven by organic growth of 2.2%. Growth accelerated in the second quarter, propelled by improved like-for-like performance with the trend continuing in the first weeks of July. Adjusted operating cash flow was CHF 409.0 million. Dufry confirms the Equity Free Cash Flow target of CHF 350-400 million for the full-year 2019 and the medium term organic growth target of 3% to 4%.

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    25/07/2019

    World Duty Free launches exclusive Ian Macleod Distillers’ Tamdhu Single Cask

    Hand-picked by members of the Dufry team the Tamdhu Single Cask is limited to only 595 bottles

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    22/07/2019

    Dufry and The Macallan Unveil a Stunning New Heathrow Terminal 5 Boutique

    The Boutique, which has been developed in partnership with Dufry, will showcase a stunning, carefully curated range of rare whiskies, some of which are exclusive to The Macallan Boutiques.

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  • 16/07/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2019 Results on July 30, 2019

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2019 results on July 30, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00h CET that day.

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    08/07/2019

    World Duty Free Launches Exclusive Teeling® Whiskey Explorers Edition 12 YO Irish Whiskey

    The company will be exclusively launching Teeling® Whiskey Explorers Edition Irish whiskey 12YO, from Ireland’s leading progressive whiskey producer Teeling Whiskey, in the UK

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    04/07/2019

    Dufry, Bacardi and Cancun Airport open a Patron Tequila tasting bar in Terminal 3

    The bar, the centrepiece of a five-year collaboration between Dufry, Bacardi and ASUR, has opened outside Dufry’s store on the main concourse of Terminal 3, Cancun airport

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  • 01/07/2019

    Dufry signs 7 year contract to operate specialty stores at Helsinki Airport

    Dufry has signed a seven year contract with Finavia to operate seven new luxury and premium retail shops at Helsinki Airport. A total of 700 m² of retail space will be added in both the Schengen and Non Schengen areas of the airport. This contract further strengthens Dufry's position at Helsinki airport, where it will continue to operate its three main tax and duty free stores and several specialty units, occupying a total of nearly 4,000 m².

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    28/06/2019

    Charlotte Tilbury Beauty’s First Ever Launch into Airport Travel Retail in World Duty Free at London Heathrow Terminal 5 including an Exclusive Range

    Dufry and makeup artist to the stars, Charlotte Tilbury, have announced Charlotte Tilbury Beauty's launch into airport travel retail

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    25/06/2019

    First-to-Market Bvlgari Launches at World Duty Free

    World Duty Free will be offering passengers a first-to-market launch of two Bvlgari fragrances versus the UK domestic market this summer

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    24/06/2019

    World Duty Free broadens its portfolio of exclusive Ian Macleod Distillers whiskies at Edinburgh Airport

    The launch this month now introduces Tamdhu Single Cask and the Glengoyne “Spirit of Oak Collection”

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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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    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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    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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