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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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    22/03/2019

    Dufry and Bulova sets sail with Miss Colombia on Pullmantur Monarch Cruise

    Dufry, Bulova and Pullmantur Cruceros strike an exciting partnership and will set sail with Miss Colombia 2019, Gabriela Nader, on Pullmantur Monarch vessel, which will travel the Antillas y Caribe Sur itinerary

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  • 15/03/2019

    Dufry Day in Zurich 15 May, 2019

    Dufry is pleased to invite you to its 2019 Dufry Day to take place this year in Zurich, Switzerland.

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  • 14/03/2019

    Dufry posts resilient full year 2018 results with strong cash generation

    Dufry delivered resilient results for the 2018 business year despite difficult market conditions in certain geographies. Equity free cash flow grew by 97.4%, while cash earnings per share increased by 6.9%.

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    08/03/2019

    Dufry, Manchester Airport and Clinique join forces to “surprise and delight” passengers

    ​​​​​​​Dufry has partnered with Manchester Airport and Clinique to celebrate International Women’s Day and share the gift of happiness with Clinique iD through a full brand takeover in the month of March.

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    08/03/2019

    Dufry opens its third New Generation Store in Latin America and introduces the concept in Argentina

    Following a major renovation of Ezeiza International Airport, Dufry further developed its operations at the airport with the opening of its first New Generation Store in Argentina and the third of its kind in Latin America.

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    04/03/2019

    Dufry launches first ever airport exclusive Single Cask Speyside Single Malt whisky

    Dufry has launched Ian Macleod Distillers’ first ever airport exclusive Tamdhu Single Cask Speyside Single Malt whisky in partnership with Edinburgh Airport

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    28/02/2019

    Dufry unveils its new walk-through store at Malta International Airport

    Dufry has unveiled a new walk-though under its ‘Dufry Shopping’ concept

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  • 20/11/2025

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport, strengthens North American growth strategy

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel retail and F&B player, has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a key hub serving the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The new contracts will add over 700m2 of retail and dining space in the new 14-gate Concourse E, scheduled to open in late 2026.

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  • 30/10/2025 Ad hoc

    Avolta 9M 2025 delivers another set of strong results with record EFCF and deleverages to 1.9x

    Avolta maintains a strong performance with 9M 2025 +5.4% organic growth, 10.2% CORE EBITDA margin and CHF 503m EFCF. October organic growth +6.0% underpins the company’s confidence in achieving its outlook.

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  • 29/10/2025

    Avolta wins 11-year duty-free contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured its eighth contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the USA. Following earlier Terminal 8 wins in travel retail and food & beverage, this new agreement will see Avolta’s Dufry develop the terminal’s duty-free, taking total space to over 4,400 m2, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of the world’s busiest airports.

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  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    05/12/2025

    Avolta recognized with multiple honors at MEADFA awards 2025

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been recognized across multiple categories at the 2025 MEADFA Awards, earning Best Retailer, Best Marketing Strategy. In addition to the company’s achievements, Avolta’s Pedro Castro received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring his outstanding personal contribution to the industry. These distinctions reaffirm Avolta’s leadership in the Middle East and Africa region, and its continued commitment to elevating the traveler experience.

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  • 04/12/2025

    Avolta expands its F&B footprint at Heathrow with the introduction of distinctly British brand Bill’s

    Avolta, the leading global travel retail and F&B operator, has been awarded a new food and beverage (F&B) contract at London’s Heathrow, broadening its presence and strengthening its longstanding partnership with the UK’s largest airport.

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    25/11/2025

    Avolta brings together the best of English Sparkling Wine at Heathrow with Chapel Down, Gusbourne and Nyetimber

    Avolta, in partnership with Heathrow, is strengthening its premium drinks offer with a unique new campaign in its World Duty Free store at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Running from November 2025 through to February 2026, the activation celebrates the festive season and beyond, with three of the country’s most renowned producers of English Sparkling Wine – Chapel Down, Gusbourne, and Nyetimber.

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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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