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  • 24/07/2018

    Dufry further expands footprint in Australia by signing a new contract at Perth Airport

    Dufry increased its presence in the Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and Australia division by signing a new contract with Perth Airport Pty Ltd (PAPL) to operate a total of 2,300 m² with two duty-free stores located in the Departures and Arrivals area, in the Terminal 1 International. The long term contract will run for 7 years.

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  • 19/07/2018

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2018 Results on August 3, 2018

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2018 results on August 3, 2018, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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    13/07/2018

    Dufry and LG Household & Health Care open History of Whoo pop-up at Vancouver Airport

    Dufry has partnered with LG Household & Health Care to open the first History of Whoo airport store outside of Asia, at Vancouver International Airport.

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    12/07/2018

    Dufry launches the first ever whisky distilled in Helsinki

    Dufry has just launched the first whisky ever distilled in Helsinki in its Helsinki Duty Free stores in Finland.

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    09/07/2018

    Dufry and Oettinger Davidoff open new walk-in humidor at Zürich Airport

    Dufry and Oettinger Davidoff and have opened a walk-in humidor at Zürich Airport. The humidor is located in the Dufry duty free shop in departures on level one.

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    05/07/2018

    Dufry launches Caorunn's New Expression

    'Gin Master’s Cut’ set for Exclusive Travel Retail Release in selected Dufry World Duty Free airport shops in the UK

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    26/06/2018

    Dufry presents Brazilian brands at new “Destination” space at GRU Airport in São Paulo

    Following the successful introduction of the “Destination” concept in Brazil in 2016, Dufry inaugurated a space of 500 m² at the Terminal 3 departure area at São Paulo International Airport

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  • 22/06/2018

    Change in Dufry's Board of Directors

    George Koutsolioutsos resigns from Dufry's Board of Directors with immediate effect.

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    14/06/2018

    Festival Spirit: World Duty Free begins summer-long celebration at Gatwick airport

    Gatwick’s first ever Summer Festival has begun – with entertainment, prize giveaways and unique products all on offer

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    14/06/2018

    Dufry to launch an exclusive new edition of Johnnie Walker Black Label

    Dufry to launch an exclusive new limited-edition blend of Johnnie Walker whisky

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    07/06/2018

    Dufry inaugurates the new Hellenic Duty Free Shops at Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras”

    In the presence of representatives from the political, business and media world, Dufry AG officially inaugurated the refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops, at International Airport of Rhodes “Diagoras”.

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  • 30/05/2018

    Dufry signs new contracts with Holland America Line, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line – further expands its footprint in the cruise channel

    In line with its strategy to further expand its presence in cruise ship retail, Dufry signed a new contract with Holland America Line to operate shops onboard eight ships, added another important contract with Norwegian Cruise Line to operate shops on the BLISS and signed an additional agreement with Carnival Cruise Line to operate shops on Carnival Inspiration. With these new contracts, Dufry will add close to 2,800 m2 of retail space, representing a major expansion and further supporting the growth and development of the cruise line channel.

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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

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    Best Marketing Strategy Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Club Avolta (MEA)

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