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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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    09/05/2019

    Humanitarian help for Mozambique

    Dufry has donated aid kits following the recent cyclones in Mozambique

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  • 02/05/2019

    Dufry consolidates the partnership with Holland America Line operating on all ships of the cruise line

    Dufry consolidates the partnership with Holland America Line, one of the leading cruise operators, by signing an additional contract to operate duty-free shops on board of 6 new ships. The new agreement represents an important milestone as Dufry will from now on operate duty-free shops on board the entire fleet, which covers all major touristic routes in the world.

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  • 29/04/2019

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2019 Results on May 14, 2019

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2019 results on May 14, 2019, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 13.00h CET that day.

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    18/04/2019

    Dufry launches exclusive new Polaroid sunglasses in partnership with Safilo

    ​​​​​​​Safilo has created a new aviator-shaped eyewear, in a Dufry-exclusive colour.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Outstanding Stakeholder Collaboration at Trinity Prize 2026

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

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    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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