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KSH: retail turnover in December exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.5 percent and the previous month by 0.2 percent
2025. In December, the volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 4.0 percent according to raw data, and by 3.5 percent adjusted for...
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Targeted consumer protection inspection launched to protect vulnerable consumers – focus on products promising misleading medicinal effects
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH), in cooperation with the government agencies under its professional supervision, has launched a comprehensive investigation to prevent unfair commercial practices targeting vulnerable...
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Positive turn: the proportion of companies affected by inflation is decreasing
Since the beginning of last year, the proportion of companies that perceive the negative effects of inflation to a large extent has been continuously decreasing – according to the latest...
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The Rossmann app is now in the pockets of one million users – another digital milestone in the life of the Online Drugstore
The Rossmann Online Drugstore mobile application has reached a milestone: the application has reached one million active users. The first version of the app was launched in 2018, then underwent...
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Permanently cheaper Hungarian pork: fifth price reduction at ALDI this year
ALDI continues its long-term price cuts: it is reducing the consumer price of several fresh pork products. The current measure is the fifth long-term price cut in the fresh meat...
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Organic products really do have fewer pesticide residues!
Last week, the results of the research by the non-governmental organization PAN Europe on pesticide residues in European apples caused a stir. The results of Hungarian-produced apples purchased from domestic...
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Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in gardening
Lawn care is getting smarter and easier. Husqvarna’s new generation of boundary wire-free robotic lawnmowers with AI-based image processing deliver the highest performance ever in small and medium-sized gardens. Husqvarna’s...
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Rituals Cosmetics celebrates 25 years with sales of over €2.4 billion, reflecting the brand’s growing global presence
Rituals Cosmetics celebrates its 25th anniversary: the company achieved net sales of €2.43 billion in 2025, an increase of 16% year-on-year, while EBITDA rose to €545 million, with a margin...
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Retail turnover in the Czech Republic grew by 3.5 percent last year
Retail turnover in the Czech Republic grew by 3.5 percent last year, after 4.6 percent the previous year, the Czech Statistical Office (CSÚ) announced on Thursday in Prague. Retail turnover...
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Deloitte: artificial intelligence has become the main driver of the global digital economy
AI (artificial intelligence) has become the main driving force of the global digital economy, simultaneously transforming business software, search and content consumption – Deloitte wrote in a statement sent to...
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NKFH: DANONE recalled breast milk substitutes
DANONE Hungary Kft. has recalled Milumil and Milupa breast milk substitutes due to microbiological non-compliance, cereulid toxin was detected in one of the products’ ingredients – the National Trade and...
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This year’s WAVES focuses on the Attention Economy
Republic Group’s creative industry event will bring together key players in AI, Gen Z and the Attention Economy on March 12th at the Átrium. The second WAVES International AI Summit...
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The forint and the Czech koruna strengthened against the euro and the dollar
January 2026 brought a moderate but noticeable strengthening of Central European currencies against major world currencies. The forint and the Czech koruna both strengthened against the euro and the US...
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Samsung expands signage portfolio with glasses-free 3D
Samsung announced an update to its commercial display portfolio at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026 trade fair: the company first introduced an 85-inch “Spatial Signage” model that provides a...
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Albert Heijn Targets 10% Organic Own-Brand Share By 2030
Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn is upping its commitment to organic products, targeting a 10% organic own-brand turnover share by 2030. This represents more than 40% growth from the levels...
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EM: increased budget, extended deadline in the corporate e-car program
The budget has been increased and the application deadline has been extended in the corporate e-car program – announced Energy Minister Csaba Lantos in the ministry’s latest Facebook post on...
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The 32nd FeHoVa International Exhibition of Weapons, Fishing and Hunting has opened
The 32nd FeHoVa International Weapons, Fishing, Hunting Exhibition opened on Thursday at the Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center. 200 exhibitors from 13 countries will present their products at the...
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Carlsberg exits Tibet joint venture
Fellow brewer Tibet Development will hold full ownership of the Lhasa Brewery once the deal is completed. Carlsberg has reached an agreement to offload its stake in its Tibet-based Lhasa...
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International dishes gaining popularity, says HelloFresh
British dinner recipes are becoming increasingly globally inspired, according to data from HelloFresh. The research, which analysed close to a billion meals across 18 countries, revealed that UK households are...
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A change of perspective in forest management
Protected forest habitats are being destroyed – while two-thirds of the wood cut down and burned in power plants is not used to heat homes, but rather to heat the...
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MBH AgrárTrend Index: Hungarian agriculture faces significant changes in 2026
Due to the serious challenges experienced in recent years and at the beginning of 2026, the Hungarian agriculture sector is facing significant changes. In addition to the essential change in...
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23 million coin collection is the record-breaking sale of Vatera 2025
Collecting is also booming online: last year, hundreds of thousands of old and modern currency found new owners at Vaterán, and eight out of ten numismatic items were sold at...
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Tesco against domestic violence: extra paid leave and financial support for abused colleagues
In Hungary, 43.8 percent of women have experienced domestic violence, and 17 percent of Tesco employees have. For many, the workplace is the only place where they feel safe. Creating...
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Deposit-return systems can cut waste to a minimum
According to a recently published data-driven study by the University of Edinburgh, using returnable cups and food containers can reduce waste by as much as 92%. Another key takeaway from...
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It’s not company founding that has stopped, but risk-taking – this is what the 2025 data shows
In 2025, not only were fewer new businesses established, but the number of those who started a company for the first time also fell dramatically. According to OPTEN data, the...
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The National Pálinka Excellence Program 2025 awards were presented
The production of pálinka involves both conscious selection of varieties and technology based on tradition, while also being constantly renewed – stated State Secretary András Tállai at the National Pálink...
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Breier Group launches retirement weeks in Príma and CBA stores
February is one of the most difficult months for many, especially for the elderly. That’s why the Breier Group is providing targeted, real help to retired customers: in February, it...
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EmpCo 2026: uniform EU rules for green claims – GREEN BRAND is already prepared for the change!
In the spring of 2024, the European Union adopted the “Directive (EU) 2024/825 on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition”, ECGT, or more commonly known as EmpCo. The directive is...
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New leaders at Chimpex!
From February 1, András Szűcs will continue as Managing Director and Krisztián Beláz as Operational Director at Chimpex Hungária Kft. András Szücs’ task is not only to further increase the...
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Exports could be a breakthrough opportunity for Hungarian farmers
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) has launched a new service specifically to help Hungarian farmers and food industry players enter foreign markets. The aim of the NAK Foreign Market...
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