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    25/05/2017

    World Duty Free Launches the Tour of MAC's “Fruity Juicy” Collection

    Cosmetics brand MAC has chosen the World Duty Free shops at the airports of Barcelona, Madrid and Palma de Mallorca to start the tour of its new collection "Fruity Juicy".

  • 23/05/2017

    Dufry's subsidiary Hudson Group Extends Duty Free & Duty Paid Contract at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport Contract includes over 18,000 square feet in retail space

    Hudson Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dufry AG, in partnership with Hudson Las Vegas JV and The Nuance Group (Las Vegas), LLC, today announced the successful seven-year extension of its duty-free and duty-paid agreement with McCarran International Airport (LAS). As the sole operator of duty-free retail at LAS, the contract includes over 18,000 square feet in retail space, including a new 6,000 sq. ft. duty-free and duty-paid combination store, Las Vegas Dufry Shopping, in Terminal One D-Gates.

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    19/05/2017

    Dufry opens its latest ‘Dufry Shopping’ concept store in Goiânia, Brazil

    Dufry has opened its newest Dufry Shopping store, the Duty-Paid Mega Store at Santa Genoveva Airport in Goiânia, Brazil.

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    05/05/2017

    World of Whiskies reveals exclusive Highland Park Single Cask bottling at Heathrow

    The World Duty Free World of Whiskies store at London Heathrow Airport has revealed a new, exclusive, limited edition Highland Park Single Cask bottling

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    05/05/2017

    Dufry opens a new ‘Multi-brand’ store at Nice Côte D’Azur Airport

    Dufry has opened a new ‘Multi-brand’ luxury store, as part of the revamp of the entire Terminal 2 commercial area at Nice Côte D’Azur airport

  • 02/05/2017

    Dufry's organic growth continues to accelerate t o 7.2% in the first quarter of 2017

    Turnover amounted to CHF 1,706.8 million in the first quarter of 2017, driven by organic growth, which accelerated further and reached 7.2%. Supported by synergies from the World Duty Free (WDF) acquisition, gross profit margin further improved to 59.6%. EBITDA increased to CHF 154.7 million, while EBITDA margin expanded by 10 basis points to 9.1%.

  • 27/04/2017

    Results of Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 27, 2017

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG was held at the Grandhotel “Les Trois Rois”, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland, on April 27, 2017 at 14.00 hrs. The meeting was validly convened and constituted and shareholders duly registered in the share register of the Company representing 37,354,371 shares and 69.34% of the total share capital of Dufry AG were represented at the meeting.

  • 26/04/2017

    Media Release

    Basel, April 26, 2017

  • 25/04/2017

    Dufry renews its duty-free contract at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for additional 8 years, confirming its leading position in the UK

    Dufry has successfully renewed its existing duty-free contract at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) and adds additional retail space. Liverpool Airport is an international airport serving North West England, where it represents the main gate for passengers traveling to several European destinations, such as Spain, Ireland, France and Portugal.

  • 13/04/2017

    Conference Call on Dufry's First Quarter 2017 Results on May 02, 2017

    Dufry will publish its First Quarter 2017 results on May 02, 2017, and there will be a conference call held by Dufry at 14.00 CET that day.

  • 06/04/2017

    Dufry signs a new agreement with Grupo Pullmantur thus expanding its cruise line operation and consolidates its leading position in Mexico

    Dufry signs an agreement with Grupo Pullmantur to operate all gift shops onboard their fleet until 2022 and further consolidates its leading position at Mexico City airport with a new duty-free shop.

  • 31/03/2017

    Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG on April 27, 2017

    The Ordinary General Meeting of Dufry AG will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 14.00 hrs (doors open at 13.00 hrs) at the Grandhotel “Les Trois Rois”, Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel, Switzerland.

Press Releases & Ad Hoc Announcements

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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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