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    20/02/2020

    World Duty Free presents Highland Park exclusive Single Cask bottling at Heathrow

    Highland Park, single malt Scotch Whisky, has created an exclusive Single Cask bottling for World Duty Free and Heathrow, that will be available at the World of Whiskies main stores in all four terminals at the airport.

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    12/02/2020

    Dufry is proud to be part of the European Top 10 for Airport Shopping

    Dufry operates in 7 of the Top 10 European Airports for Shopping

  • 12/02/2020

    Presentation on Dufry's 2019 Full Year Results on March 12, 2020

    Dufry will publish its 2019 Full Year Results on March 12, 2020 and will hold a presentation on the same day at 14.00 CET.

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    10/02/2020

    World Duty Free in Collaboration with Turrones Carremi and Perfumes Y Diseño Donates 22,904€ to Aldeas Infantiles SOS (SOS Children's Villages) in Spain

    36 World Duty Free stores across Spain supported the solidarity campaign with SOS Children's Villages

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    24/01/2020

    CRAIGELLACHIE® 39 Year Old Single Cask Launch Exclusive at World Duty Free, Heathrow Airport

    CRAIGELLACHIE® 39 Year Old Single Cask is the oldest and rarest CRAIGELLACHIE bottling available to buy

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    21/01/2020

    UN Geneva and the Dufry Group Launch Global Goals Awareness-Raising Campaign at Zürich Airport as Davos Hosts World Economic Forum

    For the fourth year in a row, the United Nations in Geneva has partnered with Dufry Group to bring the campaign #YouNeedToKnow to Zürich Airport

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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.

  • 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.  

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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