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  • Journey For Good Foundation by Avolta.JPG

    23/07/2024

    Journey For Good Foundation Celebrates Inaugural Grant Cycle, Awarding $500,000 to Organizations Fighting Root Causes of Poverty

    Journey For Good Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to fight poverty in the local community with food, shelter, education, and workforce development, announced today its inaugural grant cycle since its formation in April 2024, awarding $500,000 to 26 charitable organizations across the U.S.

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  • 22/07/2024

    Avolta Expands and Renews its Perth Airport Duty Free Contract to 2031, Unveils Airport Retail Transformation

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL), leading global travel experience player, is thrilled to announce the renewal and extension of its duty-free contract with Australia’s Perth Airport to 2031. Using sustainable design principles, the contract includes nearly 3,000 m2 of commercial space across four stores, and centers on the transformation of Avolta’s Terminal 1 Departures store into a state-of-the-art walkthrough space. Avolta and Perth Airport are set to redefine the travel retail experience, creating a new environment for local travelers and tourists alike.

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    18/07/2024

    Avolta brings a taste of Tuscany Florence in the Middle East celebrating the first branded All’Antico Vinaio culinary experience at DXB

    Avolta celebrates the brand partnership with All’Antico Vinaio. The globally renowned Florentine sandwich hero and Instagram darling launches the first of its concept at Dubai International (DXB), the world’s busiest international airport*, with traffic exceeding 87 million passengers per year, together with Avolta, where the company counts 13 F&B outlets.

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    18/07/2024

    Avolta partners with Real Madrid to open the Club's airport F&B outlets

    Avolta and Real Madrid, globally renowned Spanish football club, make a strategic move with a premium gastronomic and retail concept. The Corner by Real Madrid will be present in the duty-free stores at terminals T1 and T4 of Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, combining an F&B offer with official Club merchandise. The partnership includes an additional 11 spaces within duty-free stores across Spanish airports, where travelers will also find official Real Madrid merchandise.

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    17/07/2024

    A Wonderful World Awaits with Avolta at London Gatwick this Summer

    Working in close partnership with London Gatwick, Avolta has launched its “Wonderful World” Summer campaign.  Building on the success of last year, and tying into Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy to make the journey as rewarding as the destination, Wonderful World 2024 is bigger and better than ever! Running from July to the end of September, the campaign has transformed Avolta’s World Duty Free stores in London Gatwick’s North and South Terminals – as well as areas of the airport itself – into a Wonderful World of unique experiences worth arriving early for.

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  • 15/07/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our Half Year 2024 Results Presentation Webcast: Tuesday, July 30th 2024 at 14:30 CEST

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    12/07/2024

    Depart From the Everyday – with Avolta’s World Duty Free at MAG

    Avolta has developed and launched a bespoke summer campaign called Depart from the Everyday, which is being activated exclusively in its World Duty Free stores located in Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. Running from July to September, the campaign transforms the World Duty Free stores into an influencer’s paradise, making the journey as exciting as the destination!

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    11/07/2024

    Hudson’s Unique Bookstore and Wine Bar Offers Travelers a Taste of Michigan at Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    Hudson Partners with Michigan Wine Collaborative to Create a Locally Inspired Oasis for Avid Readers and Wine Lovers to Relax and Unwind along their Journey

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    09/07/2024

    Communities In Schools Celebrates Record-Breaking Gift from Hudson

    Committed to generating positive impacts through travel retail, Hudson raises nearly USD $1.9 million to support CIS’ mission of helping kids succeed in school and achieve in life

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  • 08/07/2024

    Avolta opens new F&B location at China’s Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport with a five-year contract

    Avolta reaffirms its confidence in the growth of the APAC region, securing a contract to operate a new F&B outlet in China’s sixth largest airport, Chongqing Jiangbei International. Building on the success of its recently opened portfolio of F&B concepts and beauty boutiques, Avolta is proud to open ‘The Coffee Club’ for travelers through this key aviation hub.

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  • 05/07/2024

    Avolta expands Africa footprint with new ten-year contract for Duty-Free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport’s new terminal, Lagos, Nigeria

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), leading travel experience player, celebrated today the opening of its new Duty-free store at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the largest airport in Nigeria and one of the busiest in Africa. This expansion in Africa’s powerhouse economy – and one of the most extensive network of international and domestic airports in the continent – represents a major landmark in enhancing Avolta’s market presence, showcasing a fine selection of products across key categories with a strong local flavor.

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  • Hudson Cafè Sharjah

    01/07/2024

    Dufry Sharjah, Avolta and Sharjah International Airport’s Joint Venture, launches first-of-its-kind hybrid Hudson Café

    Dufry Sharjah, the Joint Venture of Avolta and Sharjah International Airport, has strengthened its presence in the Sharjah market with the launch of Hudson Cafè. The café is a first of its kind hybrid F&B and Retail concept at Sharjah International Airport (UAE), made possible through global brand partner Mondelez World Travel Retail. With over 15 million passengers in 2023, and connected to over 100 destinations in 62 countries through 33 international airlines, Sharjah International Airport is an ideal location for the joint venture to pioneer exciting F&B innovations that meet the changing needs and trends of travelers, making the journey as exciting as the destination.

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  • 13/03/2026

    Avolta launches share buyback program

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) launches its previously announced public share buyback program of up to CHF 225 million on March 16, 2026. This strategic initiative aims to enhance shareholder value in line with Avolta’s Destination 2027 strategy. 

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  • 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.

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  • 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. 

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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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  • A group of people standing in front of a store for the ribbon cutting

    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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  • A group of people cutting the ribbon at the opening of a store

    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 Use of LinkedIn (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Corporate LinkedIn Account

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  • Best Use of Innovative Digital Platforms (AI, VR, the Metaverse) - Retailer at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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    Digital Disrupter of the Year (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Club Avolta

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