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Swiss duty-free retailer Avolta's first-quarter turnover dips

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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· Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Swiss Duty-Free Retailer Avolta Posts Lower First-Quarter Turnover for 2024

First Quarter Financial Results and Company Overview

Quarterly Turnover Decline

May 7 (Reuters) - Swiss duty-free retailer Avolta reported a fall in quarterly turnover on Thursday amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Business Operations and Locations

The company, which runs shops at airports, on cruise liners, in seaports, and other tourist locations worldwide, posted a core turnover of 2.90 billion Swiss francs ($3.72 billion) for the first quarter, down from 3.05 billion a year earlier.

Currency Exchange Rate

($1 = 0.7787 Swiss francs)

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Ozan Ergenay in Gdansk; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Q1 core turnover declined by ~5 %, from CHF 3.05 billion to CHF 2.90 billion amid geopolitical headwinds
  • This contrasts with stronger recent periods—2024 full‑year turnover rose ~6.3 % organically to CHF 13.47 billion, and H1 2025 posted ~5.7 % organic growth to CHF 6.61 billion
  • Avolta’s globally diversified travel‑retail model (airports, cruise, seaports) underpins resilience, though FX and regional demand slumps remain risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Avolta's turnover for the first quarter?
Avolta reported a core turnover of 2.90 billion Swiss francs for the first quarter.
How does Avolta's latest turnover compare to last year?
Avolta's turnover decreased from 3.05 billion Swiss francs a year earlier to 2.90 billion.
What factors contributed to Avolta's turnover dip?
The company cited geopolitical uncertainties as a key reason for the decline.
Where does Avolta operate its duty-free shops?
Avolta runs shops at airports, cruise liners, seaports, and tourist locations worldwide.

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