Dufry AG

Dufry AG is a leading global travel retailer operating more than 2,300 duty-free and duty-paid shops in airports, cruise liners, seaports, railway stations, and downtown tourist areas around the world. The company was established in 1865 as a small shop in Basel, Switzerland and is now headquartered in the same city. Dufry AG operates several of its own retail brands, including Dufry, World Duty Free, Nuance, Hellenic Duty Free, Colombian Emeralds, Duty-Free Uruguay, Hudson, Duty-Free Shop Argentina, and RegStaer.

The products available in Dufry’s travel retail shops include a wide range of items including perfumes and cosmetics, food and confectionery, wines and spirits, watches and jewelry, fashion and leather, tobacco goods, souvenirs, electronics, soft drinks, packaged food, travel accessories, personal items, sunglasses, destination merchandise, newspapers, magazines, and books. Dufry has a broad customer base, attracting tourists and international travelers from all over the world.

To ensure their customers get the best possible service, Dufry has developed strong relationships with airports, seaports, and other travel hubs in order to achieve the highest product availability and services standards. In addition, they provide support to local businesses by offering them access to their strategic sourcing activities. The company also invests in innovative technologies to provide its customers with a seamless shopping experience.

In 2021, Dufry was named a Forbes Travel Guide Diamond Award Winner, the world’s first and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas. This award further reinforces the company’s commitment to providing an excellent customer experience in all its stores. Furthermore, in 2021, Dufry AG was included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the first time, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainability. Dufry is committed to using its global operations to create real positive change and make a lasting positive impact.