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    12/07/2018

    Dufry launches the first ever whisky distilled in Helsinki

    Dufry has just launched the first whisky ever distilled in Helsinki in its Helsinki Duty Free stores in Finland.

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    09/07/2018

    Dufry and Oettinger Davidoff open new walk-in humidor at Zürich Airport

    Dufry and Oettinger Davidoff and have opened a walk-in humidor at Zürich Airport. The humidor is located in the Dufry duty free shop in departures on level one.

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    05/07/2018

    Dufry launches Caorunn's New Expression

    'Gin Master’s Cut’ set for Exclusive Travel Retail Release in selected Dufry World Duty Free airport shops in the UK

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    26/06/2018

    Dufry presents Brazilian brands at new “Destination” space at GRU Airport in São Paulo

    Following the successful introduction of the “Destination” concept in Brazil in 2016, Dufry inaugurated a space of 500 m² at the Terminal 3 departure area at São Paulo International Airport

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  • 22/06/2018

    Change in Dufry's Board of Directors

    George Koutsolioutsos resigns from Dufry's Board of Directors with immediate effect.

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    14/06/2018

    Festival Spirit: World Duty Free begins summer-long celebration at Gatwick airport

    Gatwick’s first ever Summer Festival has begun – with entertainment, prize giveaways and unique products all on offer

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    14/06/2018

    Dufry to launch an exclusive new edition of Johnnie Walker Black Label

    Dufry to launch an exclusive new limited-edition blend of Johnnie Walker whisky

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    07/06/2018

    Dufry inaugurates the new Hellenic Duty Free Shops at Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras”

    In the presence of representatives from the political, business and media world, Dufry AG officially inaugurated the refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops, at International Airport of Rhodes “Diagoras”.

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  • 30/05/2018

    Dufry signs new contracts with Holland America Line, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line – further expands its footprint in the cruise channel

    In line with its strategy to further expand its presence in cruise ship retail, Dufry signed a new contract with Holland America Line to operate shops onboard eight ships, added another important contract with Norwegian Cruise Line to operate shops on the BLISS and signed an additional agreement with Carnival Cruise Line to operate shops on Carnival Inspiration. With these new contracts, Dufry will add close to 2,800 m2 of retail space, representing a major expansion and further supporting the growth and development of the cruise line channel.

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    17/05/2018

    Rausch brings natural cosmetics to GTR with Dufry

    Natural cosmetics brand Rausch has launched into travel retail with a release courtesy of Dufry in Switzerland.

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    17/05/2018

    World Duty Free/Heathrow Gets Exclusive Benriach Cask

    World Duty Free, a Dufry company and the UK’s leading travel retail leader, is the first duty free operator to personally select a special cask of BenRiach Single Malt to be offered to travelers passing through London’s Heathrow Airport.

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    16/05/2018

    Mondelez WTR and Dufry introduce Toblerone Gifting Station at Zürich

    Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has teamed up with Dufry to introduce a multi-dimensional Toblerone gifting experience at Dufry’s new generation store at Zürich Airport.

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  • 04/02/2026

    Avolta's FY 2025 Results Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Full Year 2025 Results presentation and video conference webcast: March 11, 2026 at 14:30 CET

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  • 13/01/2026

    Avolta to redevelop F&B offering at Geneva Airport

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded a contract at Geneva Airport (GVA) covering the redevelopment and operation of 12 food & beverage (F&B) locations across more than 3,000 m2.  

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  • 07/01/2026

    Avolta awarded two 10-year contracts to elevate travel retail and dining at Florida’s Palm Beach International airport

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) has been awarded two 10-year contracts at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), strengthening its presence in North America through both lines of business. Part of the airport’s major expansion and modernization project, the new contracts represent a total of 1,281 m² of concessions space, combining retail and dining to create a holistic travel experience for passengers.

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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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  • Autogrill and PizzAut photocall and presentation

    10/12/2025

    Autogrill and PizzAut continue their journey towards an increasingly inclusive future

    Due to the success of the GourmAut sandwich, €150,000 was donated to fund the PizzAut “Palestre di Autonomia Abitativa” for young people with autism.

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    #1 TAG Heuer Franchise Boutique Worldwide in 2025

    TAG Heuer Boutique in São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport’s (GRU) Terminal 3

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    Lifetime Achievement Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Pedro Castro.
    This award recognizes the individual excellence of one of Avolta's long-standing leaders

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  • Trophy Best retailer at Meadfa Awards 2025

    Best Retailer Award at MEADFA Awards 2025

    Avolta

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