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Shared thinking, conscious renewal: the Hungarian retail real estate market has reached a turning point
The retail real estate market today is struggling with an economic slowdown, regulatory uncertainty and rapidly changing consumer demands, while sustainability, digitalization and tenant-landlord partnerships have never been more decisive....
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Holiday opening hours at PENNY
PENNY is striving to provide its customers with a convenient, smooth shopping experience this year – while also paying attention to those who make this possible all year round. The...
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Lidl: another special tax increase could lead to chain closures in the Hungarian market
Further increases in the special retail tax could lead to store closures in Hungary – this was stated by Zita Szlavikovics, the CEO of Lidl Hungary, in an interview with...
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There is still room for growth in Hungarian stores
There was a small growth in retail sales in August. According to calendar-adjusted data, volume sales increased by 2.4% year-on-year and by 0.8% compared to July. This article is available...
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Food allergy, food intolerance, cross-allergy: let’s put ourselves in the picture!
In conversations with friends, at medical consultations, and in laboratory results, we increasingly encounter the terms food allergy and food intolerance. However, many of us do not know what these...
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A new generation of protein sources: this is how high-protein products are conquering the market
The market for high-protein foods has experienced spectacular growth in recent years – not only internationally, but also in Hungary. The rise of conscious nutrition and the growing number of...
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Medieval mines had to be reinforced to make way for Dreher’s new, monumental tanks
The underground passages of the 13th-century limestone quarry beneath Dreher’s historic factory have been reinforced to allow the construction of new production units to begin. The first phase of the...
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Allee’s offering has been expanded with a premium beauty and lifestyle store
Rituals Cosmetics has opened its third Hungarian store in the Allee Shopping Center. The brand’s philosophy is inspired by the traditions of Eastern cultures, and the design of the products...
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Estée Lauder closes its Romanian technology center
Estée Lauder is closing its Romanian technology center, profit.ro reports, based on the company’s announcement. The American beauty company opened its Bucharest center for IT developments in 2023. This was...
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The price of lamb increased in the EU and in Hungary
According to data from the European Commission, the European Union’s sheep and goat imports (live animals and meat) were 118.8 thousand tonnes in January-July 2025, an increase of 20 percent...
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Sustainability: easing EU expectations, shifting corporate focus
The K&H Sustainability Index reached 35 points in the second half of 2025, thus remaining in the lower half of the 35–40 point range, down 4 points compared to the...
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Hungarian webshops under pressure
Although 80% of domestic webshops still expect growth in 2025, the entry of international marketplaces is putting pressure on them: one-third is already experiencing a decline in sales. This article...
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ChatGPT is the new uncle
Google’s dominance seems to be faltering: AI and especially ChatGPT is revolutionising online search. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. Users increasingly want summarised, personalised answers...
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Nébih experts revealed labeling and quality errors in the product test of grillable cheeses
Experts from the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nébih) found labeling and quality errors in the autumn product test of 33 Hungarian-produced Szupermenta grillable cheeses, and in one case the...
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African swine fever identified in a dead wild boar on Szentendre Island
The domestic African swine fever (ASP) epidemic situation is worsening: on November 24, the Nébih laboratory confirmed the presence of the ASP virus in a dead wild boar on Szentendre...
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Is AI lying about your company? Here’s how to take control of AI-based results – 3 specific ways
Three practical, low-risk ways (GEO) for small businesses to get AI (ChatGPT, Google Gemini) to accurately and authentically represent their brand to users. Have you ever searched for your own...
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This has never happened before in Hungary: for the first time, you can pay with bitcoin at a major art auction
For the first time in the history of Hungarian auctions, it is possible to pay with bitcoin at a major art auction. One of Péter Weiler’s works will be presented...
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IDC: Tablet shipments fell 4.4 percent in the third quarter
Worldwide tablet shipments fell 4.4 percent to 38 million in the third quarter of this year, compared to the previous year, according to a report posted on the website of...
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Shopper Park Plus’ public share offering exceeding EUR 100 million has been completed
Shopper Park Plus Plc. issued 9.3 million “A” series dematerialized ordinary shares on Monday with a value exceeding 100 million euros during its closed secondary public offering of shares –...
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KSH: the European Population Health Survey will end in the middle of next month
The Hungarian phase of the European Population Health Survey (EPHS) will end on December 15, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced to MTI on Tuesday. According to the announcement, more...
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NKFH: air passengers received more than 15 million forints in compensation
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and the government agencies under its professional management awarded more than 15 million forints in compensation to air passengers and imposed almost...
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AM: with the support of the government, the administration of the grape and wine sector rests on a stable foundation
Hungary’s excellent natural resources, the value-creating power of the domestic wine industry and the professional preparedness of the mountain judges ensure that the Hungarian grape and wine culture not only...
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Mondelez invests in Poland biscuits plant
The site has since grown into a biscuit hub for Mondelēz in Europe and is responsible for around 60% of European volumes of the Barni brand. Mondelez International is looking...
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SPAR Austria Announces Takeover Of 23 Unimarkt Stores
SPAR Austria has announced the acquisition of 23 Unimarkt stores, following negotiations between the two retailers. The agreement was reached on 19 November and will be implemented pending approval by...
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Billa Slovakia tests a unique urban convenience format
Billa is redefining convenience retail in Slovakia with a compact flagship in Bratislava’s historic center. Backed by Austrian production expertise, the retailer delivers an unmatched food-to-go range. The 300-square-meter format...
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Hungarian apple producers in trouble, this year’s harvest well below average
The weather has dealt a serious blow to Hungarian apple orchards this year. Due to spring frosts, an unusually cool May, drought and a summer with extreme temperature fluctuations, the...
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Shoppers likely won’t curb their grocery budget for the holidays
A “great homemade feast” remains a top priority for consumers this year, with FMI’s latest holiday trends report finding that food is the area where shoppers are least likely to...
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Duck and goose slaughtering numbers have fallen
According to AKI slaughter statistics, 545.1 thousand tonnes (live weight) of poultry were slaughtered in Hungary in the first nine months of 2025, 0.8 percent less than between January and...
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AM: French-Hungarian cooperation for the future of European agriculture
The current EU agricultural support system must be maintained and the resources allocated to farmers must be preserved, and our country also counts on France in this fight – said...
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A robot vacuum cleaner at home, and the latest top iPhone in Poland, lead the Black Friday top list
The holiday shopping season, originating overseas and tempting with unmissable offers, is – contrary to its name – far from the chaotic, one-day or at most weekend-long sale period that...
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