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  • 14/05/2019

    Dufry starts positively and accelerates organic growth in the first quarter 2019

    Dufry posted a positive start in 2019 with turnover in the first quarter reaching CHF 1,882.6 million, driven by organic growth of 2.0%. Gross profit margin further improved and reached 60.3%. Adjusted operating cash flow amounted to CHF 159.3 million.

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  • 09/05/2019

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 09, 2019

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at VOLKSHAUS BASEL (Festsaal), Rebgasse 12–14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, on May 9, 2019 at 14.00 hrs. The meeting was validly convened and constituted and shareholders duly registered in the share register of the Company representing 34,531,480 shares and 64.10% of the total share capital of Dufry AG were represented at the meeting.

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    09/05/2019

    Humanitarian help for Mozambique

    Dufry has donated aid kits following the recent cyclones in Mozambique

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  • 02/05/2019

    Dufry consolidates the partnership with Holland America Line operating on all ships of the cruise line

    Dufry consolidates the partnership with Holland America Line, one of the leading cruise operators, by signing an additional contract to operate duty-free shops on board of 6 new ships. The new agreement represents an important milestone as Dufry will from now on operate duty-free shops on board the entire fleet, which covers all major touristic routes in the world.

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  • 29/04/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2019 Results on May 14, 2019

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2019 results on May 14, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 13.00h CET that day.

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    18/04/2019

    Dufry launches exclusive new Polaroid sunglasses in partnership with Safilo

    ​​​​​​​Safilo has created a new aviator-shaped eyewear, in a Dufry-exclusive colour.

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  • 16/04/2019

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 09, 2019

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 14.00 hrs (doors open at 13.00 hrs) at the VOLKSHAUS BASEL (Festsaal), Rebgasse 12-14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

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    08/04/2019

    Dufry opens its latest Victoria's Secret store at Toulouse-Blagnac airport

    The store is located in the departures area, after the group's Toulouse Duty Free main departures walkthrough store.

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    05/04/2019

    Roger Federer opens Lindt Chocolate boutique at Zurich airport

    The tennis superstar delighted passengers, opening the Lindt Chocolate Boutique jointly operated by Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail and Dufry, in close collaboration with Zurich Airport

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    04/04/2019

    Dufry launches its first duty-free arrivals store at Pulkovo St. Petersburg airport

    The new opening marks the expansion of Dufry at Pulkovo St. Petersburg, being the third shop that the company operates at this airport.

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    04/04/2019

    World Duty Free shortlisted for the Sunday Times Style Awards

    World Duty Free has been shortlisted for the "Best Beauty Retailer" award 2019

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    28/03/2019

    London Heathrow Airport wins the World’s Best Airport for Shopping

    London Heathrow has been named the World’s Best Airport for Shopping by travellers in the Skytrax annual survey.

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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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    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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    #1 TAG Heuer Franchise Boutique Worldwide in 2025

    TAG Heuer Boutique in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport’s (GRU) Terminal 3

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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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