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  • 17/01/2024

    Avolta and Corporación America Airports unite for Strategic Airport Enhancement in Uruguay

    Avolta, the leading global travel experience player, and Corporación America Airports (NYSE:CAAP), the leading private airport operator managing 53 airports in 6 countries, proudly announce their collaborative initiative to elevate the airport retail experience. In a pioneering move, Avolta and Corporación America Airports have forged a partnership to revolutionize travel retail in Uruguay, seeking to establish a novel business model by leveraging the combined expertise of duty-free retail and airport management as master concessionaire for travel retail.

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  • 10/01/2024

    Avolta bolsters presence in Bulgaria with exclusive air-side retail contract for Burgas and Varna airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), the leading global travel experience player, is expanding in Bulgaria with an eight-year contract extension, six new stores and an increase in its total retail space to 2,707m² at Burgas and Varna airports. The tender win marks a significant milestone and recognizes Avolta’s strong partnership with Fraport Twin Star Airport Management, granting Avolta the exclusive Master Retail Concession air-side at Burgas and Varna airports, Bulgaria’s second and third busiest airports respectively.

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  • 08/01/2024

    Avolta wins new 7-year concession at Serbia’s Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport

    Avolta is delighted to announce the win of a new seven-year concession contract at Belgrade Nikola Tesla airport, encompassing the operation of ten duty-free shops, including hybrid elements. With a combined floorspace of more than 3,500 m², these new shops will offer a distinctive travel retail experience masterfully blended with food & beverage for travelers through Serbia’s busiest airport, strengthening Avolta’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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    20/12/2023

    Avolta opens Le Crobag flagship store at Düsseldorf Airport

    Avolta is expanding its culinary offering at Düsseldorf Airport, with the opening of a special edition Le Crobag flagship store airside. In a first for German airports, travelers can now enjoy French baked goods and specialties from Le Crobag, while awaiting their departure. The opening not only signifies the ongoing success of Avolta’s expansion efforts but also deepens the partnership with Düsseldorf Airport and elevates F&B offerings.

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    06/12/2023

    Avolta celebrates new F&B openings at Abu Dhabi’s innovative new International Airport Terminal A

    Avolta strengthens its presence in the Middle East by extending its operations at Abu Dhabi’s International Airport in the UAE. Launching 13 new food & beverage (F&B) concepts, Avolta takes its position as the leading F&B provider for the recently launched Terminal A, the brand-new state-of-the-art airport environment with a capacity of 45 million passengers per year.

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    05/12/2023

    Celebrating the fifth Anniversary of the High-Speed Rail link, and the Hong Kong Duty Free store in West Kowloon

    Located in West Kowloon station, the High Speed Rail link operated by MTR, and the Hong Kong Duty Free store operated by Avolta, joined together to celebrate their 5th anniversary which occurred on 23rd September 2023.

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    04/12/2023

    Hudson Unveils Its “Best Books of 2023”

    Hudson by Avolta Names Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros “Book of the Year” and Announces Its Inaugural “Audiobook of the Year” Recipient

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    29/11/2023

    Hudson Opens New Stores, Including Its Largest Evolve By Hudson, at Chicago Midway

    Hudson by Avolta Introduces Six Travel Convenience and Specialty Retail Shops to The Windy City

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    27/11/2023

    Avolta and IAG Loyalty team up to offer passengers more points and savings when they travel

    Avolta’s Red By Dufry loyalty program and IAG Loyalty have teamed up to make it more rewarding for British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus members to shop at the airport. Members will earn Avios in Avolta’s World Duty Free stores throughout Spanish airports and at London Heathrow airport.

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  • 13/11/2023

    Avolta’s HMSHost Brings New Taste of Memphis to Concourse B at Memphis International Airport — The Wise Omega Bodega

    The New Bar Offers Wine, Spirits, and Ready-to-drink Canned Cocktails, and Gives Travelers a Taste of Memphis through Craft Beer 

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  • 09/11/2023

    Avolta ready for next era: changes ticker to AVOL and unveils avoltaworld.com

    Avolta AG announces that its shares (ISIN CH0023405456, Swiss Security No. 2340545) will start trading today on the Swiss Stock Exchange as (SIX: AVOL). With its inclusive and engaging visual identity as showcased on avoltaworld.com, Avolta now leads the way as the company aligns under a single, united and strategic global brand to fully realise its Destination 2027 strategy.

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  • 03/11/2023

    Dufry shareholders approve the change of the company name to Avolta AG

    An Extraordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held today in Basel, Switzerland. At the meeting, the shareholders resolved to change the company name of Dufry AG to Avolta AG. A total number of 99,885,200 shares was represented, corresponding to 66.36% of the total share capital of Dufry AG.

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  • 07/08/2026

    Avolta acquires majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Penha Duty Free Group, a duty-free operator in the Caribbean.

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  • 05/08/2026

    Avolta enters Kolkata Airport, growing duty-free presence in India

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a seven-year duty-free contract at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, marking the company’s entry into the airport and continued growth in India.

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  • 30/07/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta delivered a resilient performance in H1 2026 despite strong geopolitical headwinds

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) H1 2026 IFRS turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m and CHF 441m respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m EFCF, reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook.

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    03/08/2026

    Avolta recognized at the 2026 Airport F&B FAB Awards as its F&B concepts continue to transform the global travel experience

    Avolta has been recognized at the 2026 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Awards, receiving 10 Global, Regional and Superstar awards, as well as nearly 30 Gold awards across multiple categories. From hybrid concepts, digital engagement and loyalty through to a stronger sense of place, the awards highlight the quality, innovation and consistency of Avolta’s concepts across markets, demonstrating its ability to deliver best-in-class experiences at scale.

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    31/07/2026

    Avolta UK marks 20 years of partnership with One Water as its fundraising exceeds GBP 3.35 million

    Avolta UK has marked the completion of One Water's 2026 Travel Trade Awareness Tour across its World Duty Free stores and support locations in the UK, celebrating 20 years of collaboration and a significant fundraising milestone for clean water projects.

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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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    Airport Health and Wellness-Centred Offer of the Year at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Eat Well. Travel Further. at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, USA

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    Airport Chef of the Year (Joint Winner and Regional Winner Asia Pacific): Chef Vengopal Bharathan at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Chef Vengopal Bharathan at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, India

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    Airport Coffee/Tea Shop of the Year (Regional Winner North America) at 2026 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) + Hospitality Awards

    Brooklyn Tea & Market at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport

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