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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    21/12/2016

    Dufry to open six new Hudson stores at Madrid Barajas Airport

    Dufry has won the concession contract to operate six Hudson stores at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, which marks the entry of Hudson into mainland Spain. Dufry will also open a new specialized sunglasses store in Terminal 1, complementing their offer at the airport.

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    23/11/2016

    Rogue one: A Star Wars Story’ lands in World Duty Free at Gatwick Airport

    World Duty Free, a Dufry company, in collaboration with Disney and Gatwick Airport, is proud to launch an epic and extraordinary experiential activation ‘on airport’, promoting the forthcoming film release of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ on 15th December. With this exclusive campaign, travel retailer, airport and brand have worked together in a ‘trinity’ collaboration, to deliver a unique Star Wars experience to travellers, raising the bar yet again in travel retailing to surprise and delight airport passengers.

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  • 03/11/2016

    Dufry with positive organic growth in Q3 and continued strong free cash flow generation in the first nine months of 2016

    Dufry's turnover increased by 39.4% in the first nine months and reached CHF 5,877.2 million. Pro-forma organic growth accelerated, thus reaching positive 1.3% in the third quarter of 2016. EBITDA was CHF 685.4 million, 34.9% higher compared to the first nine months of 2015, and free cash flow generation grew by 64.1% to CHF 535.7 million.

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  • 20/10/2016

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2016 Results on November 03, 2016

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2016 results on November 03, 2016, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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    12/10/2016

    Official opening for new look World Duty Free store at Birmingham Airport

    Dufry hosted an official launch today for its redesigned World Duty Free store at Birmingham Airport. The 1,790m² store has been given a new layout, making it even more intuitive for passengers to navigate. The refresh of the store has also provided the opportunity to introduce several new and exciting brands for the 11 million passengers that use Birmingham Airport every year.

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  • 22/08/2016

    Dufry wins tender and renews its concession at Guadeloupe Pộle Caraïbes

    Dufry announces it has won the tender for the duty free retail operations at Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport and will be extending its existing concession contract until 2026 for duty free activities and 2021 for two convenience stores. With the win of this tender, Dufry will develop 5 new shops and almost double its retail space for a total of over 1,100 m2. The new shops will incorporate the latest design developments and deliver a world class airport shopping experience to over 1 million departing passengers that use Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport each year.

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    11/08/2016

    Dufry opens its new Lima Duty Free stores at Jorge Chávez International Airport

    Dufry celebrates the inauguration of its newly refurbished Lima Duty Free stores at Jorge Chávez International Airport. The remodeling of the stores forms part of the Company’s global plan to offer all Dufry customers a WorldClass experience.

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  • 11/08/2016

    Dufry appointed by Melbourne Airport as duty free retail partner

    Major milestone in total retail transformationNew international airside duty free retail footprint to expand by 30 per cent24/7 operation and strategic retail expansion offers a highly attractive opportunityDufry demonstrates clear intent to grow presence in the Australian market

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  • 29/07/2016

    Dufry strongly increases its sales, EBITDA and free cash flow generation in the first half of 2016

    In a volatile first semester of 2016, turnover grew by 62.0% reaching CHF 3,610.9 million and EBITDA increased by 61.1% to CHF 381.3 million. Dufry also posted a strong cash generation, with free cash flow growing by 66% and reaching CHF 200.3 million. Pro-forma organic growth including WDF reached -1.6% in the half-year 2016.

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  • 09/06/2026

    Avolta secures eight-year travel retail extension at Phoenix Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured an eight-year extension for its travel retail operations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The agreement covers over 1,400m2 in Terminal 4, the airport’s busiest terminal.

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  • 02/06/2026

    Avolta prices EUR 400 million of Senior Notes

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced EUR-denominated senior notes in an aggregate amount of EUR 400 million. The senior notes will have a term of seven years due in 2033. The annual interest rate will be 4.625% and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to refinance a portion of Avolta’s outstanding EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027.

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  • 28/05/2026

    Avolta enters Latvia with a 12-year master concession contract at Riga Airport across retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has secured a 12-year contract at Riga Airport in Latvia, marking the company’s entry into a new airport and a new country. Under the agreement, Avolta will create an integrated travel retail and food & beverage offer, including two innovative hybrid concepts, adding further depth to its European footprint.

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    02/06/2026

    Avolta launches F&B in Japan at Kansai International Airport

    Avolta has opened its first operations in Japan with four new F&B openings at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

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    26/05/2026

    Journey For Good Foundation Awards $540,000 to Charities Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

    In the first of three scheduled giving cycles this year, the 501(c)(3) awards grants to 22 charitable organizations across the U.S., from Atlanta to Seattle.

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    05/05/2026

    Avolta expands F&B footprint at King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, has expanded its F&B presence to 16 concepts at King Khalid International Airport, 16 months after entering Saudi Arabia.

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    LinkedIn’s first-ever Top Companies Madrid list

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    Male Ally Award at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Andranik Martirosyan

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    Unsung Hero Award (Highly Commended) at DFNI Travel Retail Inspiring Women Awards 2026

    Naira Aghajanyan

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