Avolta AG

Avolta AG is a Swiss-based public company specializing in travel retail, operating a global network of duty-free and duty-paid shops along with convenience stores. Its retail presence spans airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations, and high-traffic tourist destinations in more than 75 countries. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Avolta AG employs approximately 75,000 people worldwide and manages prominent subsidiary brands such as Hudson, World Duty Free, Nuance, Hellenic Duty Free Shops, Reg Staer, Duty Free Uruguay, Duty Free Argentina, and Colombian Emeralds. Formerly known as Dufry AG until a 2023 rebranding following the acquisition of Autogrill, Avolta AG has established itself as a leader in the travel retail industry, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of consumer goods to international travelers. The company’s strategic focus on high-traffic commercial locations underscores its role in supporting the global tourism and transport infrastructure by providing essential retail and convenience services to travelers around the world.