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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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 16/04/2019

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on May 09, 2019

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 14.00 hrs (doors open at 13.00 hrs) at the VOLKSHAUS BASEL (Festsaal), Rebgasse 12-14, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.

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    08/04/2019

    Dufry opens its latest Victoria's Secret store at Toulouse-Blagnac airport

    The store is located in the departures area, after the group's Toulouse Duty Free main departures walkthrough store.

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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