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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.

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    05/04/2019

    Roger Federer opens Lindt Chocolate boutique at Zurich airport

    The tennis superstar delighted passengers, opening the Lindt Chocolate Boutique jointly operated by Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail and Dufry, in close collaboration with Zurich Airport

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    04/04/2019

    Dufry launches its first duty-free arrivals store at Pulkovo St. Petersburg airport

    The new opening marks the expansion of Dufry at Pulkovo St. Petersburg, being the third shop that the company operates at this airport.

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    04/04/2019

    World Duty Free shortlisted for the Sunday Times Style Awards

    World Duty Free has been shortlisted for the "Best Beauty Retailer" award 2019

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    28/03/2019

    London Heathrow Airport wins the World’s Best Airport for Shopping

    London Heathrow has been named the World’s Best Airport for Shopping by travellers in the Skytrax annual survey.

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    22/03/2019

    Dufry and Bulova sets sail with Miss Colombia on Pullmantur Monarch Cruise

    Dufry, Bulova and Pullmantur Cruceros strike an exciting partnership and will set sail with Miss Colombia 2019, Gabriela Nader, on Pullmantur Monarch vessel, which will travel the Antillas y Caribe Sur itinerary

  • 15/03/2019

    Dufry Day in Zurich 15 May, 2019

    Dufry is pleased to invite you to its 2019 Dufry Day to take place this year in Zurich, Switzerland.

  • 14/03/2019

    Dufry posts resilient full year 2018 results with strong cash generation

    Dufry delivered resilient results for the 2018 business year despite difficult market conditions in certain geographies. Equity free cash flow grew by 97.4%, while cash earnings per share increased by 6.9%.

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    08/03/2019

    Dufry, Manchester Airport and Clinique join forces to “surprise and delight” passengers

    ​​​​​​​Dufry has partnered with Manchester Airport and Clinique to celebrate International Women’s Day and share the gift of happiness with Clinique iD through a full brand takeover in the month of March.

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    08/03/2019

    Dufry opens its third New Generation Store in Latin America and introduces the concept in Argentina

    Following a major renovation of Ezeiza International Airport, Dufry further developed its operations at the airport with the opening of its first New Generation Store in Argentina and the third of its kind in Latin America.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 23/06/2026

    Avolta enters into an agreement with DFS to acquire its operations in Okinawa, entering the Japanese travel retail market

    Avolta AG (AVOL:SIX) announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of DFS Okinawa. The transaction will mark Avolta’s entry into one of Asia’s most dynamic travel retail markets, providing immediate scale in Japan and further strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific. 

  • 22/06/2026

    Avolta awarded 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport across travel retail and F&B

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a 10-year contract at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in the United States. The agreement strengthens Avolta’s long-term presence at the airport and covers more than 1,800m2. MCO is the busiest airport in Florida, serving nearly 58 million passengers each year.

  • 15/06/2026

    Avolta enhances financial position with successful refinancing initiative

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has successfully completed the partial refinancing of its 2027 bond maturity, further enhancing its financial flexibility by extending its average debt maturity.

  • 01/07/2026

    Avolta expands footprint at Santos Dumont Airport in Brazil

    Avolta, leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, is building on its 25+ year partnership with Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with an expanded walkthrough travel retail store and two new convenience stores.

  • Avolta x Air Canada

    30/06/2026

    Avolta partners with Air Canada on loyalty partnership in North America

    Avolta has launched a partnership with Air Canada’s loyalty program enabling travelers to earn Aeroplan points when shopping across its travel retail network.

  • Avolta displays FIFA World Cup 2026™ merchandise at Toronto Pearson Airport

    29/06/2026

    FIFA World Cup 2026™ Opens Official Merchandise Stores in Airports across North America

    For soccer fans traveling to and from FIFA World Cup 2026™ games this summer, the experience is starting earlier than you think. It begins at the airport.

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    Silver Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Summer Club 2025

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    Gold Award in Marketing Campaign at TREX Awards 2026

    Whisky Social Club 2025

  • A guy in front of two operators ordering chocolate at a chocolate store

    Gold Award in Confectionery and Food at TREX Awards 2026

    Lindt Tokyo Style 2025

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