Avolta 

Avolta AG functions as a prominent global player in the travel retail sector. The company oversees an expansive portfolio of retail brands, which includes well-known names such as Dufry, World Duty Free, Nuance, Hellenic Duty Free, Colombian Emeralds, Duty Free Uruguay, Hudson, Duty Free Shop Argentina, and RegStaer. Its operations encompass a variety of store formats, ranging from comprehensive travel retail outlets and dedicated Dufry shopping destinations to exclusive brand boutiques, convenience stores (predominantly under the Hudson marque), and unique specialized or themed shops. These establishments provide a comprehensive selection of merchandise. Shoppers can find luxury goods like perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, and fashion items, alongside consumables such as food, confectionery, wines, spirits, and tobacco products. The inventory also extends to electronics, beverages, packaged foods, travel essentials, personal care items, sunglasses, destination-specific souvenirs, and reading materials like newspapers, magazines, and books. By March 15, 2022, Avolta AG had established a worldwide footprint of approximately 2,300 duty-free and duty-paid shops. These stores are strategically situated across major transportation hubs and tourist locales globally, including airports, cruise terminals, seaports, railway stations, and urban centers. Founded in 1865 as Dufry AG, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Basel, Switzerland.