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    14/02/2019

    Hudson Group Debuts First North American Duty-Free Moncler Boutique at Vancouver International Airport

    Hudson opens the first duty-free Moncler freestanding boutique in North America

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  • 14/02/2019

    Presentation on Dufry's 2018 Full Year Results on March 14, 2019

    Dufry will publish its 2018 Full Year Results on March 14, 2019 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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    13/02/2019

    Lourdes Montes and Saúl Craviotto Buy Their Valentine’s Day Gifts at World Duty Free

    Lourdes Montes and Saúl Craviotto Buy Their Valentine’s Day Gifts at World Duty Free

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    08/02/2019

    Dufry opens the doors to its new Helsinki Duty Free store in Finland

    The new store is located in the ‘Plaza’ area of the newly refurbished west wing of the Non-Schengen terminal at Helsinki Airport

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    24/01/2019

    Dufry and Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail unveil exclusive Lindt & Sprüngli Pistachio collection

    Dufry and Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail have teamed up for a third exclusive release aimed at catching the eye of millennial shoppers.

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    23/01/2019

    Dufry celebrates the inauguration of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    Yesterday evening Dufry celebrated the opening of its Toulouse Duty Free store as part of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport’s wider inauguration celebrations.

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  • 18/01/2019

    Dufry with new organization to foster full customer focus and drive organic growth generation

    Following its important transformation process started with the integration of three major players of the industry and culminated with the implementation of the new Business Operating Model standardizing the company, Dufry is further simplifying its organization to drive market agility with full customer focus, generate additional efficiencies at headquarter level and drive strong organic growth.

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    03/01/2019

    Dufry wins new contract to operate at Norwich airport

    Dufry signed a new contract to manage the tax and duty free store at Norwich airport. This is a new airport win for Dufry and the agreement runs for 12 years.

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  • 28/12/2018

    Dufry completes its delisting from the Brazilian stock market

    Following the termination of Dufry AG's (“Dufry”) BDR (Brazilian Depositary Receipt) program on November 27, 2018, the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários - CVM) approved today Dufry's deregistration as foreign issuer, the last step required for the completion of Dufry's delisting from the Brazilian stock market.

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    18/12/2018

    Dufry launches the first Dior Beauty Boutique in Americas at São Paulo International Airport

    ​​​​​​​Dufry and Dior, in partnership with São Paulo International Airport (GRU Airport), launch the first Dior’s Beauty Boutique in travel retail Americas

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  • 14/12/2018

    Dufry wins new duty-free concession at Kuwait International Airport's new Terminal 4

    Dufry has signed a 5 years contract with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) to operate the duty free store in Kuwait airport's newly constructed Terminal 4. Overall retail space of 1,563 sqm will be operated by World Duty Free in partnership with That Al Salasil. The new duty free store is due for completion in Q2 of 2019.

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    12/12/2018

    Maison Christian Dior Opens at Heathrow Terminal 5

    A Dior – Dufry partnership opens the first “Maison Christian Dior” boutique in travel retail Europe

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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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