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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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    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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  • 13/03/2026

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 225 million on March 16, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy. 

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  • 11/03/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports strong 2025, advancing on sales, profits and cash generation, proposes higher dividend and announces new share buyback

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) delivered strong sales, profit and EFCF in 2025. IFRS turnover increased +1.9% to CHF 13,983m while operating profit rose +18.1% to CHF 1,103m. Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF) increased +14.6% to CHF 487m. A dividend of CHF 1.15/share, +15% YoY, is to be proposed at the May 2026 AGM. Avolta reaffirms its medium-term outlook and announces new a share buyback of up to CHF 225m in 2026.

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  • 04/03/2026

    Avolta extends concessions for 45 travel retail and F&B stores at Zurich Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has extended its travel retail and food & beverage contracts at Switzerland’s Zurich Airport. Building on a longstanding partnership, the concession includes 45 stores across duty free, duty paid, convenience and F&B, spanning more than 10,000m2 and secures the company’s long-term presence at one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs. 

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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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    23/01/2026

    Avolta opens first Eataly location in a North American airport

    The opening at JFK’s Terminal 8 marks the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways.

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

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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  • Best Use of Innovative Digital Platforms (AI, VR, the Metaverse) - Retailer at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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    Digital Disrupter of the Year (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Club Avolta

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