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  • 20/12/2022

    Official Opening for Dufry duty free store at Mexico City International Airport

    Following the successful refurbishment of its 1,138 m² main duty free store in Terminal 2 at Mexico City International Airport (AICM - Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad de México), Dufry and Mexico Airport representatives met on December 15th to officially inaugurate the store.

  • 25/11/2022

    Dufry and Puig deliver ultimate Penhaligon’s experience in Heathrow’s Terminal 5

    Dufry and Puig are proud to announce the opening of a stunning Penhaligon’s Fine Perfumery boutique in Heathrow Terminal 5

  • 09/11/2022

    Dufry secures duty-free joint venture contract at Bengaluru Airport

    Dufry, who has operated duty-free shops at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) since 2008 through its subsidiary Nuance, has secured an additional 15-year contract to operate and manage duty-free outlets in the airport’s new Terminal 2. Dufry will be operating these new outlets in a 50:50 Joint Venture with airport operator Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

  • 02/11/2022 Ad hoc

    Strong quarter results well ahead of projections in the 9M 2022: CHF 5,038 million Turnover (+99% versus 2021) and EFCF of CHF 337.4 million, positive momentum continues into Q4

  • 19/10/2022

    Dufry introduces Mind, Body and Soul shop-in-shop concept at Queen Alia International Airport

    Dufry proudly announces the introduction of the new global shop in shop concept called Mind, Body & Soul at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan. This innovative new retail concept has been developed to meet increasing customer interest in purchasing healthier and more sustainable products.

  • 17/10/2022

    Invitation to Dufry’s Third Quarter 2022 Trading Update

  • 28/09/2022

    Dufry wins new duty-paid contract at Chongqing International Airport in China

    Dufry is pleased to confirm that it has won the tender for a duty-paid contract at Chongqing International Airport in Western China. The five year contract will enable Dufry to operate five duty-paid boutique stores in the airport’s Terminal 3A.

  • 06/09/2022 Ad hoc

    Dufry presents new strategy «Destination 2027» at Capital Markets Day

    At today’s Capital Markets Day in London, Dufry presents the new company strategy «Destination 2027» including the related Financial Plan. As global leading travel experience player, Dufry’s new purpose is to make travellers happier.

  • 31/08/2022

    Results of Extraordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on August 31, 2022

    The Extraordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at the offices of Dufry AG at Brunngässlein 12, 4052 Basel, Switzerland, on August 31, 2022 at 17:30 hrs. The meeting was held without the presence of shareholders based on Article 27 of the Ordinance 3 issued by the Swiss Federal Council on measures to prevent coronavirus (COVID-19) of June 19, 2020. The total number of shares represented at the meeting amounted to 54,006,166 shares (corresponding to 59.48% of the total share capital of Dufry AG); the meeting was validly convened and constituted. The Shareholders resolved as follows:  

  • 09/08/2022 Ad hoc

    Dufry Accelerates in HY 2022 with Turnover Growth of 146.2% and CORE EBITDA of CHF 227.0 million

  • 08/08/2022

    Dufry Publishes Invitation to its Extraordinary General Meeting  on August 31, 2022

  • 26/07/2022

    Invitation to Dufry’s Half Year Results 2022

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

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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 POP/POS at the Retail VM & Display Awards 2026

    Coty and Avolta’s Burberry Goddess campaign in the UK & Ireland

  • Avolta's Linkedin banner

    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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