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  • 30/09/2021

    Dufry extends its Cambodia duty-free concession with three airports for five and a half years.

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has successfully extended for five and a half years its duty-free concession at Cambodia’s three international airports in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, which in 2019 welcomed 11.6 million international travelers. The extended concession contract starts in October 2021 and covers departure and arrival duty-free shops at the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap hubs as well as the departure shop at the Sihanoukville airport with a total sales area of 2,680 m2, which Dufry has operated ever since 2003.

  • 24/09/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry expects positive impact from a new Spanish law, linking concession fees to passenger numbers

  • 24/08/2021

    Dufry Stores Start Trading in Manchester Airport’s New Terminal 2 Extension

    The new walkthrough store is located immediately after security and sits at the heart of the airport’s new state-of-the-art terminal space.

  • 19/08/2021

    Dufry renews its contract with Cardiff Airport for 12 years

    Dufry has successfully extended its contract to operate the tax and duty free store at Cardiff Airport in Wales for a further 12 years, following a successful partnership for the past 20 years. Cardiff Airport is the only major passenger Airport in Wales, and is an important driver for the Welsh economy through the connectivity it offers to other parts of the UK and internationally. In 2019 Cardiff Airport welcomed 1.6 million passengers.

  • 10/08/2021 Ad hoc

    Dufry with gradual recovery worldwide and continued progress on cost and cash flow management

  • 03/08/2021

    Dufry extends for ten years its duty-free concession at the Santiago International Airport in the Dominican Republic

  • 26/07/2021

    Invitation to Dufry’s Half-Year Results 2021 Conference Call on 10th of August, 2021

  • 10/06/2021

    Official Opening for Dufry and RegStaer stores in Pulkovo Airport, St Petersburg

    Following the successful extension of its duty free concession contract at Pulkovo Airport Dufry and RegStaer have held an official inauguration for the fully refurbished duty free walk-through store and KIDS store

  • 10/06/2021

    Dufry wins new, ten-year duty-free contract at Martinique International Airport

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has been awarded a new ten-year concession contract at the Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport starting January 1st, 2023, for the new duty-free shop covering 750 m2 of retail space.  It will be located in the new airport extension area currently under construction next to the existing terminal. Alongside the new contract, the current concession for the existing 340 m2 duty-free shop, which Dufry has been operating since 2011, has also been extended until December 2022.

  • 08/06/2021

    Hudson Nonstop Arrives In Chicago Using Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology

    Second Hudson Nonstop Opening Accelerates Hudson’s Entrance Into Contactless, Digitally-Powered Store

  • 27/05/2021

    Dufry wins new, five-year duty-free contract at Cayenne International Airport

    Dufry, leading global travel retailer, has won a new, five-year concession contract to operate the duty-free shop at Cayenne – Felix Eboué International Airport in French Guiana, the French overseas department located in the North of South-America. Cayenne airport served 550,000 passengers in 2019, and Dufry will start operations of the duty-free shop covering 120 m2 on August 1, 2021. With the newly won concession, Dufry further consolidates its footprint in Central and South America, a geography which includes also the Caribbean and is considered as one of the most important tourist destinations worldwide.

  • 20/05/2021

    Dufry with continued gradual improvements in First Quarter 2021, and successful execution of refinancing

    In a business environment characterized by gradual improvements, Dufry has reached a turnover of CHF 460.3 million with an organic growth of -73.9% compared to 2019. The company is on track to achieve CHF 530-670 million savings compared to 2019 in personnel and other expenses for FY 2021, and has signed MAG reliefs for 2021 of around CHF 300 million. Cash consumption in Q1 2021 was better than expected reaching CHF 219.3 million and reflecting normal business seasonality, thus allowing to confirm the 2021 scenarios provided to the market.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 07/05/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports a positive first quarter 2026, proving its resilience

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) delivered a strong performance on all KPIs in Q1 2026, amid the Middle East conflict. The group’s diversified geographic and business mix continues to provide resilience, while management remains focused on disciplined execution and is ready to take targeted actions, if required, to protect profitability and cash flow. While visibility remains limited, confidence in delivering the medium-term outlook is unchanged.

  • 06/05/2026

    Avolta shareholders approve all proposals of the Board at the Ordinary General Meeting 2026

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held in Basel, Switzerland, today. The shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals as follows:1

  • 23/04/2026

    Avolta's Q1 2026 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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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.

  • Shelves of perfumes and cosmetics

    21/04/2026

    Avolta launches new premium and experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna

    Avolta is further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with the Norwegian Luna which was christened in Miami last month. The ship’s new retail offer has been built around the realities of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries out of Miami, with a guest mix that includes families, first-time cruisers, and more.

  • Chairs and tables of a restaurant

    09/04/2026

    Avolta officially launches Terracotta Italian restaurant at East Midlands Airport

    Avolta has officially launched Terracotta, its latest food and beverage operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA), part of MAG. Designed to support a relaxed, destination-led dining experience, the newest opening strengthens Avolta’s partnership with MAG and further expands its full F&B responsibility at the airport.

  • People on a stage receiving a plate for an award.

    Outstanding Stakeholder Collaboration at Trinity Prize 2026

    L'Oréal Travel Retail, Avolta, and Ezeiza International Airport partnership

  • People on a stage receiving an award.

    Most Effective In-Store Campaign at FMBE Awards 2025

    The Whisky Social Club activation in the UK

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    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

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