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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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    17/05/2018

    Rausch brings natural cosmetics to GTR with Dufry

    Natural cosmetics brand Rausch has launched into travel retail with a release courtesy of Dufry in Switzerland.

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    17/05/2018

    World Duty Free/Heathrow Gets Exclusive Benriach Cask

    World Duty Free, a Dufry company and the UK’s leading travel retail leader, is the first duty free operator to personally select a special cask of BenRiach Single Malt to be offered to travelers passing through London’s Heathrow Airport.

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    16/05/2018

    Mondelez WTR and Dufry introduce Toblerone Gifting Station at Zürich

    Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has teamed up with Dufry to introduce a multi-dimensional Toblerone gifting experience at Dufry’s new generation store at Zürich Airport.

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  • 08/05/2018

    Dufry with strong organic growth and increased profitability in the first quarter of 2018

    Dufry posted strong first quarter 2018 results with turnover reaching CHF 1,820.0 million, driven by an organic growth of 7.1%. The initial contributions of the Business Operating Model / efficiency plan positively impacted EBITDA, which grew by 18.4% to CHF 183.1 million, and expanded EBITDA margin by 100 basis points to 10.1%. The share buyback program announced earlier in 2018 will be launched on 11 May 2018.

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  • 03/05/2018

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 3, 2018

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at VOLKSHAUS BASEL (Festsaal), Rebgasse 12–14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, on May 3, 2018 at 14.00 hrs. The meeting was validly convened and constituted and shareholders duly registered in the share register of the Company representing 36,571,776 shares and 67.89% of the total share capital of Dufry AG were represented at the meeting.

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    30/04/2018

    Inauguration of the fully refurbished facilities of Heraklion Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis and the Duty Free Shops

    On April 30, was celebrated the inauguration of the International Airport of Heraklion “Nikos Kazantzakis” and of the duty free shops. The refurbishment, the extension and the modernization of Heraklion Airport infrastructure were made in order to contribute to the optimum service of the increasingly growing passengers travelling to the island of Crete.

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  • 23/07/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year duty-free extension at Aruba Airport in the Caribbean

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has signed an eight-year extension with Aruba Airport Authority N.V for its duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA). The agreement ensures the continuation of Avolta’s presence at the airport building on a partnership of more than 30 years.

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  • 16/07/2026

    Avolta's HY 2026 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our HY Results Presentation Webcast: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

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    20/07/2026

    Avolta enters Venice Marco Polo Airport

    Avolta is further strengthening its airport channel presence in Italy with a new Costa Coffee outlet and a Hudson convenience store at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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    07/07/2026

    Avolta opens first Bill’s airport location at Heathrow

    Avolta has opened the first Bill’s restaurant at Heathrow’s Terminal 2, marking the British brand’s debut in the airport channel and the start of a new partnership with Bill’s, as Heathrow continues to strengthen its food and beverage offer.

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    01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

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    VCDO Certificate (Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship)

    Avolta Belgium

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

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