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    20/11/2018

    Dufry opens Cartier and Montblanc brand boutiques at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    The shops are located in the Terminal 2 Departure Hall

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    07/11/2018

    Dufry launches two exclusive Ian Macleod Distillers’ Tamdhu Single Malt expressions

    A magnificent Speyside Single Malt for the sherry cask connoisseur

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  • 05/11/2018

    Dufry posts resilient first nine months 2018 results with strong cash generation

    Dufry delivered resilient results in the first nine months of 2018 despite more difficult recent market conditions in certain geographies. The efficiencies from the Business Operating Model accelerated earlier than expected thus helping to drive further earnings growth and cash generation.

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  • 02/11/2018

    Change in Dufry's Board of Directors

    Andrés Holzer Neumann temporarily renounces his functions at Dufry's Board of Directors.

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    26/10/2018

    World Duty Free launches Edinburgh Gin’s Do Your Gin Thing

    World Duty Free unveils Ian Macleod Distillers’ new Edinburgh Gin Do Your Gin Thing concept in global travel retail, with a six week-long activation at Glasgow International Airport

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    25/10/2018

    Official launch for World Duty Free store at Norwich Airport

    Senior Directors from Norwich Airport and Dufry met today to officially open the World Duty Free store which started trading earlier this year at the airport.

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  • 22/10/2018

    Conference Call on Dufry's Nine Months 2018 Results on November 5, 2018

    Dufry will publish its Nine Months 2018 results on November 5, 2018, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

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    16/10/2018

    Dufry celebrates the new duty-free shopping area at Kuwait International Airport, Terminal 5

    Covering 470 square meters, the new duty-free store offers over 3,000 items across food, beauty, travel accessories and jewellery categories.

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    02/10/2018

    Dufry wins Sunglasses Award 2018

    Dufry wins top retail award at the 2018 Suglasses Awards in Cannes

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    17/09/2018

    World Duty Free Launches Exclusive Single Cask Edition From The Glenlivet

    For a limited time only, whisky enthusiasts visiting World Duty Free and its World of Whiskies stores across the Heathrow estate, can get their hands on The Glenlivet’s latest rare American Oak Barrel Single Cask Edition.

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    17/09/2018

    Dufry Launches New Generation Store At Heathrow Terminal 3

    Dufry’s World Duty Free New Generation Store was officially launched today at Heathrow Terminal 3.   With over 2,500m² of retail space, the newly refurbished store features the latest digital technology, to deliver a highly personalized shopping experience to the 25,000 customers who visit it each day.

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    12/09/2018

    World Duty Free launches Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition

    World Duty Free has released Loch Lomond Group’s Littlemill 40 Year Old Celestial Edition across four of their stores in the UK

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

    Avolta Digital x Entertainment Innovation

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