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  • 05/06/2019

    Dufry acquires RegStaer Vnukovo

    Dufry, through its Russian Joint Venture established in 2012, has reached an agreement to acquire a 60% stake of RegStaer Vnukovo. RegStaer Vnukovo generated a sales volume of EUR 58.8 million at Vnukovo airport in FY 2018 and operates duty-free and duty-paid shops in one of the three most important airports in Moscow, Russia, which handles around 22 million passengers per year. The acquisition of RegStaer Vnukovo will allow Dufry to significantly increase its presence at the Moscow airports, already present at Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo, and to further consolidate its position in Russia in addition to the existing operations in St. Petersburg, Sochi and Krasnodar, thus fostering its ongoing growth strategy.

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    24/05/2019

    Dufry launches an exclusive new variant of Edinburgh Gin

    Dufry launches an exclusive new variant of Edinburgh Gin and introduces the range to its stores outside of the UK

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    23/05/2019

    World Duty Free and Birmingham Airport get ready to celebrate Summer with The Lakes Distillery

    World Duty Free and The Lakes Distillery are partnering to launch a Summer Garden Party at Birmingham Airport

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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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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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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    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

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

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

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

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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