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    31/08/2019

    Glen Garioch 1997, Cask 91, Exclusively Available at World Duty Free

    World Duty Free has partnered with Glen Garioch®, one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries, for a limited-edition expression that will only be available at Aberdeen Airport

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  • 23/08/2019

    Dufry opens first border duty-free shop in Brazil

    Dufry officially opened yesterday its first Brazil duty-free border shop with a retail space of 850 m2. The shop offers an assortment of prestige international brands similar to those seen in Dufry's airport shops around the world. Uruguaiana is one of the most important cities in the South of Brazil, at the border to Argentina.

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    14/08/2019

    Barcelona Duty Free showcases the launch of Milka’s “Share Your Kindness” campaign

    Milka delivers a simple, yet important, reminder to travelers passing through Barcelona Duty Free: be kind

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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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  • 23/07/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year duty-free extension at Aruba Airport in the Caribbean

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has signed an eight-year extension with Aruba Airport Authority N.V for its duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The agreement ensures the continuation of Avolta’s presence at the airport building on a partnership of more than 30 years.

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  • 16/07/2026

    Avolta's HY 2026 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our HY Results Presentation Webcast: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

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    20/07/2026

    Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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    07/07/2026

    Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

    Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

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    01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

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    VCDO Certificate (Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship)

    Avolta Belgium

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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