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    17/08/2017

    New Duty Free Shop at Terminal 2 at Mexico City International Airport

    Dufry opened a new duty-free shop in Mexico City International Airport's Terminal 2 in July, to compliment the almost 30 shops it operates at that location.

  • 16/08/2017

    Introducing Dufry Cruise Services and launching operations on the Norwegian Joy in China

    In line with its strategy to further expand its presence in the cruise ship business, Dufry has created the Dufry Cruise Services center of excellence based in Miami. Moreover, Dufry just started operations on board of the Joy, a vessel of the Norwegian Cruise Lines, especially built for and customized to the Chinese cruise market.

  • 31/07/2017

    Dufry with further acceleration of organic growth and free cash flow generation in the first half of 2017

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    26/07/2017

    Dufry Subsidiary Hudson Group Opens Three New Stores And Three Kiosks At Tucson International Airport

    Retailer unveils new flagship brand Ink by Hudson

  • 19/07/2017

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Half 2017 Results on July 31, 2017

    Dufry will publish its First Half 2017 results on July 31, 2017, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

  • 18/07/2017

    Dufry supports UN´s Sustainable Development Goals awareness campaign

    Dufry to promote the #YouNeedToKnow awareness campaign through more than 80 airports in five continents.

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    13/07/2017

    Dufry introduces new retail concept with Dior at GRU Airport

    Dufry in partnership with Dior, opens the first ever pop up store of the brand, located in the departure area of Terminal 3 at GRU Airport. The shop is situated in a key location in terms of passenger traffic. The Dior Pop Up boutique offers an exciting shopping environment, reflecting the brand’s unique heritage of luxury and innovation.

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    12/07/2017

    Dufry brings Desigual to RIOgaleão Airport

    Dufry introduced the Spanish leading fashion brand Desigual in RIOgaleão airport in two different locations across the international departures area of Terminal 2, complementing Dufry’s extensive fashion offer at the airport.

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    20/06/2017

    Dufry Inaugurates Its Newly Refurbished Dufry Pôle Caraïbes Store At Guadeloupe Pôle Caraibes Airport

    The newly refurbished Dufry Pôle Caraïbes walkthrough store, located in the international departures hall, now occupies 800sqm, an increase of 60% compared to the previous commercial area. The inauguration follows the company’s opening of two other landside stores, a Hudson convenience store and Beach Store. Further expansion of the Dufry offer at Guadeloupe Pôle Caraïbes Airport is expected in the coming months.

  • 20/06/2017

    Dufry Subsidiary Hudson Group Opens Six New Stores at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

    Hudson Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dufry AG, today announced six new stores at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The stores total 14,500 sq. ft (1,347 m²) of commercial space and offer travelers high-end luxury goods such as watches, timepieces and jewelry as well as travel essentials, electronics, wine, spirits and apparel.

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    07/06/2017

    Dufry showcases its duty-free and duty-paid stores at Tom Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro

    As part of one of its biggest expansion projects, Dufry’s duty free and duty paid stores at RIOgaleão Airport were transformed last year with extensive and impressive redesigns and the opening of several new stores and boutique shops

  • 05/06/2017

    Dufry successfully extended its contracts in Brasília and Natal, for 10 years and adds further retail space

    Dufry successfully extended for additional 10 years, until 2033, its contracts with Inframerica Group for its duty-free and duty-paid operations at Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport in Brasília and São Gonçalo do Amarante International Airport in Natal. Based on the new contracts, Dufry will operate close 2,200 sqm of duty-free and 5,300 sqm of duty-paid space at the airports, totaling almost 7,500 sqm.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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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