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  • 21/08/2017

    HNA closes previously announced transaction to buy Dufry shares

    Dufry has been informed by HNA Group that HNA Group has closed the acquisition of the 16.2% of Dufry shares formerly held by GIC and Temasek, a transaction which had been announced on 26 April 2017.

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    17/08/2017

    New Duty Free Shop at Terminal 2 at Mexico City International Airport

    Dufry opened a new duty-free shop in Mexico City International Airport's Terminal 2 in July, to compliment the almost 30 shops it operates at that location.

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  • 16/08/2017

    Introducing Dufry Cruise Services and launching operations on the Norwegian Joy in China

    In line with its strategy to further expand its presence in the cruise ship business, Dufry has created the Dufry Cruise Services center of excellence based in Miami. Moreover, Dufry just started operations on board of the Joy, a vessel of the Norwegian Cruise Lines, especially built for and customized to the Chinese cruise market.

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  • 31/07/2017

    Dufry with further acceleration of organic growth and free cash flow generation in the first half of 2017

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    26/07/2017

    Dufry Subsidiary Hudson Group Opens Three New Stores And Three Kiosks At Tucson International Airport

    Retailer unveils new flagship brand Ink by Hudson

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  • 19/07/2017

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2017 Results on July 31, 2017

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2017 results on July 31, 2017, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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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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  • 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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    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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