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    17/11/2017

    Vanesa Lorenzo Inaugurates Christmas 2017 in World Duty Free Stores

    Yesterday evening, World Duty Free stores inaugurated Christmas 2017 in Spain.

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  • 17/11/2017

    Dufry successfully concludes the refinancing of its main bank facilities

    Dufry has successfully refinanced its main bank credit facilities of CHF 3.4 billion. Apart from extending the maturity to 2022, the new agreement also features a number of improvements which increase the flexibility for Dufry and which reduce the overall interest expense of the bank debt. Dufry's new financing structure will generate combined yearly interest savings of around CHF 50 million and provides solid foundations for the business in the next years.

    Read more Dufry successfully concludes the refinancing of its main bank facilities
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    16/11/2017

    Official Launch for Melbourne Duty Free by Dufry

    Yesterday marked the official opening for Dufry’s newly refurbished store in Terminal 2 at Melbourne airport. The fully walkthrough store has been rebranded ‘Melbourne Duty Free by Dufry’ and with 2,743sqm of retail space is 30% larger than the original store it replaces.

    Read more Official Launch for Melbourne Duty Free by Dufry

  • 14/11/2017

    Hudson Ltd. Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

    Dufry AG (Dufry) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hudson Ltd., has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Hudson Ltd.'s Class A common shares.

    Read more Hudson Ltd. Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

  • 14/11/2017

    Dufry wins tender and renews its concessions with Swedavia for 7 years

    Dufry is pleased to confirm that it has won the tender for its store operations in 8 Swedish airports managed by Swedavia, for a further 7 years. Dufry, through its Nuance subsidiary, has managed Swedavia's tax and duty-free stores for the last 16 years, operating 14 stores with a total retail space of 5,950 m2. With the win of this tender, Dufry will have the opportunity to open a new 2,000 m2 walkthrough store in the Arlanda T5 marketplace as of 2021 as part of an ambitious investment programme, which will see all existing stores being refurbished in the period 2018-19.

    Read more Dufry wins tender and renews its concessions with Swedavia for 7 years
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    03/11/2017

    World Duty Free Partners with Award Winning Balblair Highland Single Malt and Glasgow Airport to Launch an Exclusive Single Cask Bottling

    World Duty Free recently launched a rare airport exclusive - Balblair 1991 Single Cask 013 - a Balblair Highland Single Malt, chosen and bottled specifically for its World of Whiskies store at Glasgow Airport

    Read more World Duty Free Partners with Award Winning Balblair Highland Single Malt and Glasgow Airport to Launch an Exclusive Single Cask Bottling

  • 01/11/2017

    Dufry extends its concession agreement with Malta International Airport

    Dufry has signed an extension to its concession contract to operate three stores at Malta International Airport, increasing its commercial space by more than 20%. The new contract term commences January 2019 and ends December 2026. As part of Dufry's global plan to offer passengers a WorldClass.WorldWide experience, the contract renewal includes a substantial investment for the extension and remodeling of the current walk-through departures store, as well as an arrivals store and a last-minute shop.

    Read more Dufry extends its concession agreement with Malta International Airport

  • 31/10/2017

    Dufry with strong peak season performance: high organic growth and cash generation in the first nine months of 2017

    In the first nine months of 2017, turnover reached CHF 6,270.5 million, driven by a strong organic growth performance across the group totalling 7.9%. Gross profit margin expanded by 100 basis points to 59.4% in the period. EBITDA further grew by 8.5% and reached CHF 743.6 million. Free cash flow generation in the third quarter was very strong with CHF 337.1 million.

    Read more Dufry with strong peak season performance: high organic growth and cash generation in the first nine months of 2017
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    26/10/2017

    Highland Park Marks Opening Of World Duty Free Store at Gatwick with Exclusive Single Cask Bottling

    An exclusive single cask bottling of Highland Park Single Malt Whisky has been launched at London Gatwick, to celebrate the opening of the new World Duty Free store in the airport’s North terminal.

    Read more Highland Park Marks Opening Of World Duty Free Store at Gatwick with Exclusive Single Cask Bottling
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    25/10/2017

    Hudson Group Contributes $40,000 to Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

    Created by Mayor Sylvester Turner, the Fund will provide immediate, medium, and longer-term relief to Greater Houston

    Read more Hudson Group Contributes $40,000 to Greater Houston Community Foundation’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

  • 17/10/2017

    Dufry and DFASS debut in Colombia by opening ten stores at El Dorado International Airport

    Dufry and DFASS reveal almost 3,200 m² of retail space with a grand opening at El Dorado International Airport, which includes duty-free and duty-paid shops across the international and domestic terminals. Dufry/DFASS bring their expertise to Colombia, offering a full range of high-end luxury goods and several commercial concepts including brand boutiques, specialized shops and the Hudson convenience stores.

    Read more Dufry and DFASS debut in Colombia by opening ten stores at El Dorado International Airport
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    16/10/2017

    World of Whiskies breaks records with an exclusive, Limited-Edition Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky

    On 12th September World of Whiskies unveiled an exclusive, limited-edition Old Pulteney single malt whisky at Edinburgh International Airport.

    Read more World of Whiskies breaks records with an exclusive, Limited-Edition Old Pulteney Single Malt Whisky

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  • 22/09/2026

    Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports

    Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) announced today a collaboration with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) in the United States to introduce new dining and cafe concepts at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Lihue Airport (LIH) and Kahului Airport (OGG).

    Read more Avolta partners with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand airport dining at three airports

  • 16/09/2026

    Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes

    Avolta (SIX: AVOL) today priced an offering of EUR 350 million Senior Notes due in March 2032 with an interest rate of 5.25%. Interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears. Proceeds from the offering will be used to further repay the company’s EUR 750 million Senior Notes due 2027 following the issuance of EUR 400 million Senior Notes due 2033 in June 2026.

    Read more Avolta prices EUR 350 million of senior notes

  • 09/09/2026

    Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

    Avolta (AVOL: SIX) today launches a pilot enabling customers to pay with stablecoin at its Level 2 Duty Free store at Zurich Airport. From 9 to 25 September 2026, travelers can make purchases directly from their digital wallets through a simple QR-code payment process.

    Read more Avolta launches first direct wallet-to-wallet stablecoin payments pilot

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