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  • 13/04/2017

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2017 Results on May 02, 2017

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2017 results on May 02, 2017, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

  • 06/04/2017

    Dufry signs a new agreement with Grupo Pullmantur thus expanding its cruise line operation and consolidates its leading position in Mexico

    Dufry signs an agreement with Grupo Pullmantur to operate all gift shops onboard their fleet until 2022 and further consolidates its leading position at Mexico City airport with a new duty-free shop.

  • 31/03/2017

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 27, 2017

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 14.00 hrs (doors open at 13.00 hrs) at the Grandhotel “Les Trois Rois”, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland.

  • 24/03/2017

    Dufry's subsidiary “Hellenic Duty Free Shops” and Fraport Greece signed a 30 years contract covering 14 Greek airports

    The 30 years agreement contemplates more than a doubling of the current retail space from 5,000 m2 to over 12,000 m2. Dufry will have the exclusivity for airside retail activities at the airports and is committed to deliver outstanding service levels for Greek and international passengers alike.

  • 15/03/2017

    Dufry confirms profitable growth strategy delivering on its 2016 targets

    Dufry achieved all its main goals in 2016, thus confirming its profitable growth strategy. The Company posted positive pro-forma organic growth of +1.0% in the full year; completed the integration of World Duty Free (WDF) ahead of plan and deleveraged the business through strong cash generation. For the full year 2016, Dufry's turnover grew by 27.5% and reached CHF 7,829.1 million. EBITDA increased by 29.2% to CHF 935.1 million, and free cash flow reached CHF 483.8 million, an increase of 43.0% compared to 2015.

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    13/03/2017

    World of Whiskies Wins Icons of Whisky Award for Second Year Running

    The Edinburgh and Glasgow World of Whiskies stores have won the Icons of Whisky ‘Travel Retailer of the Year’ Award for the second year running, in the Scotland category, as well as the Rest of the World ‘Travel Retailer of the Year’ for its store with the same name at London Heathrow airport.

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    08/03/2017

    Madrid Duty Free, official sponsor of the Mutua Madrid Open 2017

    Madrid Duty Free, a Dufry company brand, has signed an agreement with Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament to sponsor the linesmen for the second year running.

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    01/03/2017

    Lojas Francas de Portugal Stores Win Welcome Chinese Certification

    Lojas Francas de Portugal (LFP), the Tap Portugal-Dufry joint venture that operates the Portuguese airport stores, has obtained the Welcome Chinese Certification for all 30 stores that it operates across the Portuguese airports of Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Ponta Delgada, Horta and Santa Maria.

  • 16/02/2017

    Presentation on Dufry's 2016 Full Year Results on March 15, 2017

    Dufry will publish its 2016 full year results on March 15, 2017 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

  • 15/02/2017

    Dufry debuts its Hudson concept in China at Chengdu Airport

    Dufry has opened eight Hudson Travel Essentials Convenience Bookstores at Terminal 2 of Chengdu Airport in partnership with Bright Power Beijing.

  • 31/01/2017

    Dufry successfully extends World Duty Free concession at Jersey airport for 10 years

    Following a comprehensive tender process, Dufry has entered into a 10-year agreement with Ports of Jersey – Channel Islands – to continue to provide tax and duty free items under the World Duty Free brand in the airside departures lounge at Jersey Airport.

  • 26/01/2017

    Dufry/DFASS joint venture wins new concession in Colombia

    Dufry and DFASS have been awarded the operation of the duty-free shops at El Dorado International Airport, Bogota. The 10 years concession agreement signed with the airport operator, Opain S.A., will comprise close to 2,200 m2 of total retail space. El Dorado International Airport is the largest airport in Colombia and the main international and domestic air gateway in the country. With the new concession – Dufry adds a new market to its portfolio and DFASS expands their operations in Colombia – both companies further consolidate their strong presence in Latin America.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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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