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    25/06/2019

    First-to-Market Bvlgari Launches at World Duty Free

    World Duty Free will be offering passengers a first-to-market launch of two Bvlgari fragrances versus the UK domestic market this summer

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    24/06/2019

    World Duty Free broadens its portfolio of exclusive Ian Macleod Distillers whiskies at Edinburgh Airport

    The launch this month now introduces Tamdhu Single Cask and the Glengoyne “Spirit of Oak Collection”

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    21/06/2019

    Dufry introduces dunhill in Brazil with a new shop at Guarulhos International Airport

    Dufry has introduced the British menswear and accessories brand, dunhill, into the Brazilian market for the first time

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    17/06/2019

    WeChat Pay lands in Spain hand in hand with World Duty Free and BBVA

    BBVA and Dufry have launched the first WeChat Pay facilities in Spain, in the World Duty Free stores at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport

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    13/06/2019

    Official launch for World Duty Free store on P&O Ferries’ Pride of Burgundy

    ​​​​​​​Today saw the official launch of the fully refurbished World Duty Free store onboard P&O Ferries’ “Pride of Burgundy”, the first to be completed across the fleet of 14 ships.

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    13/06/2019

    Dufry opens refurbished Duty Free departure Shop at Perth Airport in Australia

    Following the signing of a new contract with Perth Airport in July 2018, Dufry has opened its fully refurbished duty free walk-through store, which is located in the international flights’ departures hall

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    07/06/2019

    World Duty Free launches Summer Festival 2019 at Gatwick Airport

    In partnership with London Gatwick Airport, Summer Festival 2019 has launched to help passengers celebrate the start of the British summer in style

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  • 05/06/2019

    Dufry acquires RegStaer Vnukovo

    Dufry, through its Russian Joint Venture established in 2012, has reached an agreement to acquire a 60% stake of RegStaer Vnukovo. RegStaer Vnukovo generated a sales volume of EUR 58.8 million at Vnukovo airport in FY 2018 and operates duty-free and duty-paid shops in one of the three most important airports in Moscow, Russia, which handles around 22 million passengers per year. The acquisition of RegStaer Vnukovo will allow Dufry to significantly increase its presence at the Moscow airports, already present at Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo, and to further consolidate its position in Russia in addition to the existing operations in St. Petersburg, Sochi and Krasnodar, thus fostering its ongoing growth strategy.

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    24/05/2019

    Dufry launches an exclusive new variant of Edinburgh Gin

    Dufry launches an exclusive new variant of Edinburgh Gin and introduces the range to its stores outside of the UK

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    23/05/2019

    World Duty Free and Birmingham Airport get ready to celebrate Summer with The Lakes Distillery

    World Duty Free and The Lakes Distillery are partnering to launch a Summer Garden Party at Birmingham Airport

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  • 14/05/2019

    Dufry starts positively and accelerates organic growth in the first quarter 2019

    Dufry posted a positive start in 2019 with turnover in the first quarter reaching CHF 1,882.6 million, driven by organic growth of 2.0%. Gross profit margin further improved and reached 60.3%. Adjusted operating cash flow amounted to CHF 159.3 million.

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  • 09/05/2019

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 09, 2019

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at VOLKSHAUS BASEL (Festsaal), Rebgasse 12–14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland, on May 9, 2019 at 14.00 hrs. The meeting was validly convened and constituted and shareholders duly registered in the share register of the Company representing 34,531,480 shares and 64.10% of the total share capital of Dufry AG were represented at the meeting.

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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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  • A woman playing with IA glasses and a ball

    Best Use of Innovative Digital Platforms (AI, VR, the Metaverse) - Retailer at Moodies Awards 2025

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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