Avolta AG, formerly known as Dufry AG, is a Switzerland-based travel retail and concessions company headquartered in Basel. The company operates stores and food-and-beverage outlets in high-traffic travel locations, including airports, cruise terminals, railway stations, border crossings and other transportation hubs.
Avolta’s retail activities include duty-free and duty-paid sales of products such as fragrances and cosmetics, wines and spirits, tobacco, confectionery, fashion, accessories, electronics and travel essentials. Through its broader concessions business, the company also provides restaurants, cafés, convenience stores and other traveler-focused services.
The company’s history dates back to Dufry’s origins in the 19th century. It expanded its international presence through acquisitions, including Hudson in the United States and the integration of Autogrill, before adopting the Avolta name in 2023. Avolta serves travelers across a broad international network spanning Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
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