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    25/10/2024

    Avolta launches Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty in the superstar’s hometown of Barbados

    Avolta is delighted to announce that it’s bringing Rihanna’s game-changing beauty brands, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Fenty Eau De Parfum to Bridgetown, Barbados! Launching today, Avolta is opening two Fenty doors, one at our main store on Broad Street and the other at Sunset Mall on the west coast of the island.

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  • 24/10/2024

    Avolta successfully refinances its main bank facility

    Avolta has successfully amended and extended its existing Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). The amended EUR 2,400 million RCF with maturity in 2029 replaces the EUR 2,750 million RCF expiring in 2027. 

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    23/10/2024

    Avolta expands with new store opening at Chile’s Santiago International Airport

    Avolta announces the opening of a new duty-paid store, expanding the company’s existing portfolio at Santiago International Airport in Chile. The walk-through new store, spanning 950 m2, offers passengers more opportunities to enjoy their journey and aligns with Avolta’s commitment to create a strong sense of place for travelers.

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  • 21/10/2024

    We are delighted to invite you to our 3Q Trading Update Presentation Webcast: Thursday, October 31 2024 at 14:30 CET

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    10/10/2024

    Avolta Celebrates Multiple Wins During TFWA Week in Cannes 2024

    Avolta is delighted to announce a series of prestigious awards won during this year’s TFWA World Conference and Exhibition week in Cannes. These achievements, received in the same week that Avolta unveiled its revolutionizing loyalty program ‘Club Avolta’ to the world, further validate the company’s strategic efforts to redefine the customer journey. Leveraging the intelligence gained from its global network of more than 5,000 outlets across 73 countries, Avolta is sharpening its focus on customer-centric solutions, digital transformation and integrated sustainability.

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    09/10/2024

    Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

    Under a newly awarded contract extension, the restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal — including the airport’s first Dunkin’ locations.

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  • 08/10/2024

    Avolta celebrates duty-free contract win at Turkey’s new Çukurova International Airport

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) further extends its presence in Turkey, announcing its first duty-free contract win at the brand new Çukurova International Airport. Avolta will make travelers happier through a locally-inspired offering across its 1,000 m2 duty free space within the Departures and Arrivals areas. Recently inaugurated in the southern province of Mersin in Turkey, the new airport services a range of domestic and international destinations, with a capacity of 9 million passengers, enhancing connectivity and supporting tourism and commercial activities in the area.

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    03/10/2024

    Travelers Once Again Name HMSHost’s Dining Venues among the “10Best” at Airports across the U.S.

    In USA TODAY’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, travelers voted HMSHost’s Blu2o at Palm Beach International Airport into the prestigious top spot as Best Airport Bar.

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  • 30/09/2024

    Avolta launches global ‘Club Avolta’ loyalty program for travelers

    Leading global travel experience player Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) has today launched Club Avolta, an industry-first loyalty program that seamlessly integrates duty-free, duty-paid, food & beverage (F&B), brands, airports, airlines, hotels, and more. This strategic initiative aims to revolutionize the global travel experience, enhancing traveler satisfaction and driving sales.

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    27/09/2024

    Avolta celebrates the newly renovated Duty Free store at Mexico City International Airport

    Avolta has officially opened its newly renovated 1,600 m² Duty-free store at Mexico City International Airport (AICM). Offering the full range of Duty-free categories in a fresh open layout, the successful renovation makes travelers happier with interactive digital experiences, an expansive luxury watch and jewelry space accented by an impressive espresso and drink bar, boutique store-in-store spaces, luxury fashion and more.

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    26/09/2024

    Avolta wins six-year contract to bring Swedish hero brand & Other Stories to the airport, opens new store at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

    Avolta is set to elevate the fashion offering for travelers at Sweden’s largest airport, having secured a six-year contract to operate & Other Stories at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The contract marks the first time the Swedish brand – part of H&M Group – will open at an airport anywhere in the world, rendering the win even more significant for both Avolta and Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

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  • Edinburgh_duty free

    25/09/2024

    Official Opening for refurbished World Duty Free store at Edinburgh Airport

    Following the completion of the full refurbishment of its World Duty Free store in Edinburgh airport, representatives of Avolta and the Edinburgh airport team met today to officially launch the new store. Avolta successfully extended its duty-free contract at Edinburgh airport in March of this year. As part of that contract renewal Avolta committed to expand the retail space by a further 30% to 1,740sqm, and introduce several exciting new features and digital elements.

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  • 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. 

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • A group of people standing in front of a store for the ribbon cutting

    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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  • A group of people cutting the ribbon at the opening of a store

    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 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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    Digital Disrupter of the Year (Joint Winner) at Moodies Awards 2025

    Club Avolta

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