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  • 18/07/2017

    Dufry supports UN´s Sustainable Development Goals awareness campaign

    Dufry to promote the #YouNeedToKnow awareness campaign through more than 80 airports in five continents.

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    13/07/2017

    Dufry introduces new retail concept with Dior at GRU Airport

    Dufry in partnership with Dior, opens the first ever pop up store of the brand, located in the departure area of Terminal 3 at GRU Airport. The shop is situated in a key location in terms of passenger traffic. The Dior Pop Up boutique offers an exciting shopping environment, reflecting the brand’s unique heritage of luxury and innovation.

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    12/07/2017

    Dufry brings Desigual to RIOgaleão Airport

    Dufry introduced the Spanish leading fashion brand Desigual in RIOgaleão airport in two different locations across the international departures area of Terminal 2, complementing Dufry’s extensive fashion offer at the airport.

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    20/06/2017

    Dufry Inaugurates Its Newly Refurbished Dufry Pôle Caraïbes Store At Guadeloupe Pôle Caraibes Airport

    The newly refurbished Dufry Pôle Caraïbes walkthrough store, located in the international departures hall, now occupies 800sqm, an increase of 60% compared to the previous commercial area. The inauguration follows the company’s opening of two other landside stores, a Hudson convenience store and Beach Store. Further expansion of the Dufry offer at Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport is expected in the coming months.

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  • 20/06/2017

    Dufry Subsidiary Hudson Group Opens Six New Stores at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

    Hudson Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dufry AG, today announced six new stores at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The stores total 14,500 sq. ft (1,347 m²) of commercial space and offer travelers high-end luxury goods such as watches, timepieces and jewelry as well as travel essentials, electronics, wine, spirits and apparel.

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    07/06/2017

    Dufry showcases its duty-free and duty-paid stores at Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro

    As part of one of its biggest expansion projects, Dufry’s duty free and duty paid stores at RIOgaleão Airport were transformed last year with extensive and impressive redesigns and the opening of several new stores and boutique shops

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  • 05/06/2017

    Dufry successfully extended its contracts in Brasília and Natal, for 10 years and adds further retail space

    Dufry successfully extended for additional 10 years, until 2033, its contracts with Inframerica Group for its duty-free and duty-paid operations at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasília and São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport in Natal. Based on the new contracts, Dufry will operate close 2,200 sqm of duty-free and 5,300 sqm of duty-paid space at the airports, totaling almost 7,500 sqm.

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    01/06/2017

    Dufry Opens Its Newly Refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops Stores At Athens International Airport

    Dufry celebrates the inauguration of its newly refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops stores at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”.

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  • 30/05/2017

    Dufry's subsidiary Hudson Group Wins Major Concession Contract at Raleigh-Durham International Airport for seven New Specialty Retail, Travel Essential, and Duty Free Stores

    Hudson Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dufry AG, and its partner Shaw Foods, today announced it was awarded seven new specialty retail, travel essentials and duty-free stores for a total space close to 6,400 sq. ft. (600 sqm) at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Hudson Group created the winning bids with an eclectic mix of leading national and local brands, including: Hudson, Ink by Hudson, City Market News, Raleigh-Durham Duty Free, Vineyard Vines, 5th & Sunset, and Tech On the Go.

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    26/05/2017

    Hudson Group Announces $3 Million in Customer Phone Card Donations to Military Service Organizations Nationwide

    In honor of Memorial Day, Hudson Retail Locations Thank Military for Service and Sacrifice Through Various Programs and Promotions, including USO sponsorship at Fleet Week New York

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    26/05/2017

    Dufry Opens Its Newly Refurbished Arrivals Store At Sangster International Airport

    Dufry celebrates the inauguration of its newly refurbished Montego Bay Duty Free arrivals store at Sangster International Airport.

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    25/05/2017

    World Duty Free Launches the Tour of MAC's “Fruity Juicy” Collection

    Cosmetics brand MAC has chosen the World Duty Free shops at the airports of Barcelona, Madrid and Palma de Mallorca to start the tour of its new collection "Fruity Juicy".

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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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