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  • 09/10/2017

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes

    Dufry plans to issue EUR 500 million Senior Notes with a maturity of seven years. Proceeds from the offering are intended to be used, together with cash on hand, to redeem the existing EUR 500 million principal amount of outstanding Senior Notes due 2022.

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    06/10/2017

    World Duty Free’s Gatwick campaign wins ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ at Frontier Awards

    World Duty Free, a Dufry company, is delighted to have won ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year by a Retailer’ at the Frontier Awards during the TFWA World Exhibition and Conference in Cannes this week

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  • 28/09/2017

    Dufry wins new contract for downtown travel retail operation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Dufry has signed an agreement to develop a downtown travel retail operation in Genting Highlands, an Integrated Resort owned by the Genting Group and located in the Titiwangsa Mountains, northeast of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The development will be the only travel retail store in the area and it marks an important development for Dufry, by giving it a presence in a new Southeast Asian market.

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    27/09/2017

    Helsinki Airport’s luxury selection broadens: Bulgari unveils its first jewelry, watches and leather goods Pop-up at an airport

    As part of a collaborative ‘trinity’ partnership, the Finnish airport operator Finavia Corporation, Italian luxury brand Bulgari and global travel retailer Dufry have worked together to develop the first Bulgari Pop-up store worldwide in an airport location. The Pop-up is dedicated to jewelry, watches and accessories.

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  • 25/09/2017

    Dufry wins new concession contract at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    Dufry has been awarded a new concession contract to operate two new duty free stores at Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport, due to open in April 2018. The contract is for 5 years and includes a new walk-through duty free store as well as a last-minute duty free shop, with a total commercial area of more than 1800 m2. The new stores are part of the airport's plans to offer passengers the services of a large international airport, adapted to increases in traffic, including a complete refurbishment and extension of the airport's commercial area, and enlargement of the current terminal.

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    07/09/2017

    The New Robot Pepper Has Arrived At World Duty Free Stores

    Pepper, a new humanoid robot, is in charge of explaining the RED by Dufry loyalty program in the World Duty Free stores in Terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Airport.

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    04/09/2017

    Dufry introduces Loungerie to GRU Airport

    Dufry presents the Brazilian premium lingerie brand Loungerie at GRU Airport, in São Paulo, as a shop-in-shop in the Dufry Shopping Mega Store, located in the domestic departure area of Terminal 2. This is the first Loungerie space opened at airports, thus establishing a new channel for customers.

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  • 21/08/2017

    HNA closes previously announced transaction to buy Dufry shares

    Dufry has been informed by HNA Group that HNA Group has closed the acquisition of the 16.2% of Dufry shares formerly held by GIC and Temasek, a transaction which had been announced on 26 April 2017.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 07/05/2026 Ad hoc

    Avolta reports a positive first quarter 2026, proving its resilience

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) delivered a strong performance on all KPIs in Q1 2026, amid the Middle East conflict. The group’s diversified geographic and business mix continues to provide resilience, while management remains focused on disciplined execution and is ready to take targeted actions, if required, to protect profitability and cash flow. While visibility remains limited, confidence in delivering the medium-term outlook is unchanged.

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  • 06/05/2026

    Avolta shareholders approve all proposals of the Board at the Ordinary General Meeting 2026

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Avolta AG was held in Basel, Switzerland, today. The shareholders approved all of the Board of Directors’ proposals as follows:1

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  • 23/04/2026

    Avolta's Q1 2026 Trading Update Invitation

    We are delighted to invite you to our Q1 Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, May 07, 2026 at 14:30 CEST

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    05/05/2026

    Avolta expands F&B footprint at King Khalid International Airport

    Avolta AG, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, has expanded its F&B presence to 16 concepts at King Khalid International Airport, 16 months after entering Saudi Arabia.

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    21/04/2026

    Avolta launches new premium and experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna

    Avolta is further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with the Norwegian Luna which was christened in Miami last month. The ship’s new retail offer has been built around the realities of Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries out of Miami, with a guest mix that includes families, first-time cruisers, and more.

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    09/04/2026

    Avolta officially launches Terracotta Italian restaurant at East Midlands Airport

    Avolta has officially launched Terracotta, its latest food and beverage operation at East Midlands Airport (EMA), part of MAG. Designed to support a relaxed, destination-led dining experience, the newest opening strengthens Avolta’s partnership with MAG and further expands its full F&B responsibility at the airport.

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    Outstanding Stakeholder Collaboration at Trinity Prize 2026

    L'Oréal Travel Retail, Avolta, and Ezeiza International Airport partnership

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    Most Effective In-Store Campaign at FMBE Awards 2025

    The Whisky Social Club activation in the UK

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    Environment Award at Brussels Airport Aviation Awards 2026

    Autogrill by Avolta

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