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    09/01/2020

    Dufry Antalya Wins First Perfetti Van Melle ‘Winning Store Model’ Award

    The Dufry Antalya team has won the first ever Perfetti Van Melle ‘Winning Store Model’ award, introduced by the brand in 2019 to reward its best-in-class retail partners.

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  • 20/12/2019

    Dufry wins new confectionery contract at Singapore Changi Airport

    Dufry has won a new three year concession contract at Singapore Changi airport to operate 4 new shops in the Terminal 2 departure hall for a total sales area of 563 m2. The shops are expected to be opened sequentially as of March 2020.

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    09/12/2019

    Jo Malone London's Scented Spectacular at World Duty Free

    Travellers can discover a unique and exciting Jo Malone London experience at World Duty Free, with scents and personalisable bottles perfect for gifting at Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham airports.

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    04/12/2019

    “Glenrothes in its purest form”: Unveiling the second Exclusive Single Cask Series Bottling for World Duty Free and Heathrow

    Just 274 bottles of this stunning release will be available in World Duty Free shops and specialist World of Whiskies stores across all Heathrow terminals from 4th December.

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    18/11/2019

    Dufry proudly brings Aesop to Melbourne International Airport

    Working in close partnership with Aesop, Dufry is delighted to introduce this sought after brand to Melbourne Airport.

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    18/11/2019

    Ted Baker launches their new jewellery collection exclusively with Dufry in London Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal

    ​​​​​​​Ted Baker jewellery will be available in a pop up outside Dufry’s Collection store in London Gatwick North for a one-month period.  

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    15/11/2019

    Victorinox Opens New Spaces at Dufry Sao Paulo

    Dufry’s T3 Arrivals store is the first location in Americas travel retail to offer Victorinox’s flagship Multi Tool product range

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    15/11/2019

    Chloé in partnership with Dufry Opens New Boutique at Hong Kong International Airport

    The opening of the boutique marks the brand's first presence at HKIA

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    11/11/2019

    The Davis Cup Is Being Showcased in the T4 Madrid World Duty Free Store Until 15th November

    The T4 store at Madrid airport will feature the iconic trophy known as the “salad bowl” to celebrate the occasion of the Davis Cup Finals by Rakuten.

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  • 08/11/2019

    Dufry successfully closes acquisition of RegStaer Vnukovo

    Dufry has successfully closed the acquisition of the 60% stake of RegStaer Vnukovo announced earlier in June 2019. The newly acquired entity will be fully consolidated as of November 2019.

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  • 06/11/2019

    Dufry prices EUR 750 million Senior Notes

    Dufry Group, a leading global travel retailer, priced EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027. The annual interest rate will be 2.0 (two) percent and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used to refinance the existing EUR 700 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2023 and reduce existing bank debt.

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    06/11/2019

    World Duty Free and Chanel Launch Festive Snow Globe with London Stansted Airport for an Immersive Shopping Experience

    This season, visitors to London Stansted Airport are invited to experience the festive allure of Chanel through an immersive shopping experience inside the Chanel Snow Globe.

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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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    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

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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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