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    07/11/2018

    Dufry launches two exclusive Ian Macleod Distillers’ Tamdhu Single Malt expressions

    A magnificent Speyside Single Malt for the sherry cask connoisseur

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  • 05/11/2018

    Dufry posts resilient first nine months 2018 results with strong cash generation

    Dufry delivered resilient results in the first nine months of 2018 despite more difficult recent market conditions in certain geographies. The efficiencies from the Business Operating Model accelerated earlier than expected thus helping to drive further earnings growth and cash generation.

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  • 02/11/2018

    Change in Dufry's Board of Directors

    Andrés Holzer Neumann temporarily renounces his functions at Dufry's Board of Directors.

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    26/10/2018

    World Duty Free launches Edinburgh Gin’s Do Your Gin Thing

    World Duty Free unveils Ian Macleod Distillers’ new Edinburgh Gin Do Your Gin Thing concept in global travel retail, with a six week-long activation at Glasgow International Airport

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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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  • 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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  • 02/03/2026

    Avolta completes cancellation of 4.9 million shares

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) today announced that it has completed the cancellation of 4,861,342 treasury shares, representing 3.32% of the registered share capital, effective February 24, 2026. 

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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 Local-Inspired Restaurant (Large Airports) at AX Awards, hosted by Airport Experience News

    The Waterman Fish Bar at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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    Unit with the Best Customer Service at Fraport USA’s Awards 2025

    Vera Bradley team at Dulles International Airport

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    Most Effective Instore Campaign at 2025 FMBE (Field Marketing & Brand Experience) Awards

    The Whisky Social Club activation together with our agency partner, ABM Experience Solutions.

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