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    25/10/2018

    Official launch for World Duty Free store at Norwich Airport

    Senior Directors from Norwich Airport and Dufry met today to officially open the World Duty Free store which started trading earlier this year at the airport.

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  • 22/10/2018

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2018 Results on November 5, 2018

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2018 results on November 5, 2018, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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    16/10/2018

    Dufry celebrates the new duty-free shopping area at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 5

    Covering 470 square meters, the new duty-free store offers over 3,000 items across food, beauty, travel accessories and jewellery categories.

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    02/10/2018

    Dufry wins Sunglasses Award 2018

    Dufry wins top retail award at the 2018 Suglasses Awards in Cannes

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    17/09/2018

    World Duty Free Launches Exclusive Single Cask Edition From The Glenlivet

    For a limited time only, whisky enthusiasts visiting World Duty Free and its World of Whiskies stores across the Heathrow estate, can get their hands on The Glenlivet’s latest rare American Oak Barrel Single Cask Edition.

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    17/09/2018

    Dufry Launches New Generation Store At Heathrow Terminal 3

    Dufry’s World Duty Free New Generation Store was officially launched today at Heathrow Terminal 3.   With over 2,500m² of retail space, the newly refurbished store features the latest digital technology, to deliver a highly personalized shopping experience to the 25,000 customers who visit it each day.

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    12/09/2018

    World Duty Free launches Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition

    World Duty Free has released Loch Lomond Group’s Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition across four of their stores in the UK

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  • 21/08/2018

    Dufry approves the termination of its Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) program and takes steps to delist in Brazil

    Dufry submitted today to the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão) (“B3”) a proposal for discontinuing its Brazilian Depositary Receipt program (“BDR Program”) pursuant to item 6.6.7 of the Issuer's Manual enacted by B3 (“Proposal”).

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  • 03/08/2018

    Dufry grows turnover 7.2% and achieves both record EBITDA of CHF 464.1 million and record free cash flow of CHF 330.2 million in the first half of 2018

    Dufry continued to deliver solid results in the first half of 2018 with turnover growing by 7.2% and reaching CHF 4,097.1 million driven by a healthy organic growth of 5.5%. The contribution from the Business Operating Model initiative progressed very well, impacting positively the profitability with EBITDA reaching record CHF 464.1 million, a growth of 12.9% versus the same period last year. EBITDA margin expanded by 50 basis points to 11.3% in the first half of 2018. Both, free cash flow and equity free cash flow were the strongest ever for a first semester, reaching CHF 330.2 million versus 127.6 million in H1 2017 and CHF 222.2 million versus CHF 16.5 million, respectively.

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    01/08/2018

    World Duty Free’s Collection store in Heathrow Terminal 5 wins Moodie Davitt Report’s Dreamstore Award

    World Duty Free’s Collection store in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has won the 2018 Moodie Davitt Report´s Dreamstore Award

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    30/07/2018

    Dufry opens new boutique store at Hong Kong International Airport in partnership with Longchamp

    Dufry is delighted to announce that it has opened its latest Longchamp boutique at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in partnership with the iconic brand.

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    25/07/2018

    World Duty Free Introduces Cotswolds Distillery to travel retail

    Introduced exclusively into travel retail in World Duty Free stores, Cotswolds Distillery has launched its inaugural travel retail proposition

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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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