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The newest PENNY store opened in downtown Szolnok
The newest PENNY store in Szolnok opened its doors on December 11th in the Pelikán Shopping Center. The new unit is now the third PENNY in the city, further expanding...
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Another butter price cut: ALDI halved the prices of several popular butters this year
ALDI is reducing the prices of several of its popular butter products again from today. As a result of the price drop in the international butter market, the supermarket chain...
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The heritage of flavors, tradition and innovation – Stühmer’s story that sweetened Hungary
Stühmer, Hungary’s iconic chocolate brand, has created something unique again. In his book titled “The One Who Sweetened the Country’s Life,” Balázs Hornyák tells the story of the Hungarian confectionery...
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Univer is building on export-led growth
Despite the challenging economic environment, in response to steadily growing domestic and export market demand, Univer Product Zrt. is strengthening its supply chain with a new, modern logistics center. The...
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Donate simply and securely: digital innovation in fundraising with Mastercard and Ecumenical Relief
Digitalization does not stop during the Advent period: just as in everyday life, electronic payment solutions are taking over the role of cash in donations. In order to create and...
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Milestone in Hungarian sustainable architecture: PENNY opened the country’s first purely wooden store in Aba
A unique development has been added to Hungarian retail: PENNY opened a store in Abán that, among other modern solutions, is made of renewable materials, with a wooden support structure....
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The Joy of Giving has begun! – thousands of volunteers are waiting for donations nationwide
The personal collection phase of the Adni Öröm! fundraising campaign has started: between December 11 and 16, 2025, thousands of volunteers will be waiting for customers’ non-perishable food donations in...
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Kärcher’s “Clean Shelter” public vote has closed – three animal shelters have received support in the company’s new social responsibility program
Kärcher Hungary launched its new social responsibility program in 2025, the “Animal Mission”, which aims to contribute to creating a cleaner, safer and more dignified environment for animals. The first...
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Festive comfort at the Basilica – with Wolt’s new solution, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the Advent Basilica without waiting in line
Wolt is bringing the Christmas experience even closer this year: the skip-the-line system became available for the first time at the Advent Bazilika Advent Fair held in front of St....
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New Pizza Hut: the robot waiter, Bella, and the self-service ice cream counter are coming
Pizza Hut opens its new restaurant in the main square of Szombathely. The unit’s special feature is the serving robot named Bella, and the self-service ice cream counter called Ice...
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The development of Liget Center received another prestigious professional award.
The Liget Center, developed by WING and implemented by FITOUT, was recognized with the Construction Industry Quality Award – according to the project’s press release. One of the most prestigious...
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Columbia’s first Hike Society program had a successful year
Columbia Sportswear launched its internationally successful Columbia Hike Society program in Hungary for the first time in 2025, aiming to engage a wider audience in the world of hiking and...
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Protein Waffle Bar / MaxiNutrition
Snacking with premium quality protein and minimal sugar content. The Protein Waffle Bar is an essential snack for anyone who is conscious about their diet and wishes to support muscle...
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Consider these things before buying an electric car
We can see more and more fully electric cars on the roads: according to data from carinfo.hu, for example, an average of nearly 900 new electric passenger vehicles have been...
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MediaMarkt’s new commercial focuses on a stress-free Christmas
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McDonald’s Christmas commercial sparks controversy
McDonald’s in the Netherlands has withdrawn its Christmas commercial this year after the short film created with artificial intelligence caused significant outrage on social media. The Sweetshop studio, which created...
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Mere-Basket is preparing for a strong expansion: the Russian discount chain is looking for new rural locations
The Russian-backed Mere retail group – which appeared in Hungary under the name Basket Plus Discount Store – has begun expanding its domestic network. The company aims to achieve nationwide...
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Product recall at Nestlé
Nestlé is voluntarily recalling certain batches of LACTOGEN Harmony 1 – 500 g and BEBA OPTIPro 1 – 600 g. We hereby inform our consumers that, as a precautionary measure,...
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SPAR Group exits Western Europe – but continues to expand in Hungary
South Africa’s SPAR Group is continuing its portfolio cleaning strategy: the company would sell its British interest, Appleby Westward, CEO Angelo Swartz confirmed to Reuters. The move fits in with...
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Új FINO VEGAJÓ plant-based yogurt alternative for gut health
Fino’s new Vegajó’s product line is a plant-based yogurt alternative for those who can’t consume dairy products or would like to try something new and vegan. It is available in...
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Holiday shopping rush: Prices in domestic stores are updated within seconds
This has been a busy year for retail: shifting consumer sentiment, intensifying competition, and accelerating technological developments have shaped the market. As the year-end shopping season approaches, the role of...
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This is how Hungarians prepare for holiday shopping
The majority of Hungarian households are preparing for the festive season thoughtfully this year as well: most of them put together a Christmas menu for 20-40 thousand forints, while poultry,...
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The big winners of Hungarian e-commerce are the customers: GLS and DPD have signed a strategic partnership for even more flexible package collection
The domestic logistics sector has reached a significant milestone: GLS Hungary has opened its ATM network to other service providers, and DPD Hungary is the first partner to enter this...
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Auchan is offering special holiday opening hours
Auchan is preparing for the Christmas season in a special way this year: their fresh and ready-to-cook fish selection includes 11 freshwater and 13 marine fish species, and 16 stores...
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Kifli.hu is expanding eastward
From December 8, the service of Kifli.hu will be further expanded, so customers can now enjoy the benefits of convenient, fast and reliable online shopping at 23 new locations in...
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Visa Black Friday elemzés: kiemelkedő vásárlási kedv és fokozott biztonság
This year’s Black Friday brought outstanding traffic again: according to data from Visa, one of the world’s leading digital payment service providers, consumer spending in Hungary increased by 18% compared...
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DélKERTÉSZ: A bottle of love
The most beautiful gift is often the one that takes a little time and attention. With the help of the experts at DélKertÉSZ, we have collected three recipes that are...
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Already a reality in Prague, Budapest next? – foodora tested robot delivery
Foodora is starting a new era in the Czech Republic: it is launching robotic delivery of hot meals and groceries in Prague. The test project is taking place in the...
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Zott Protein Coffee Shot
A double boost for energy and muscle growth. Zott Protein Coffee Shot offers a health-conscious alternative to energy drinks and sugary coffees. Contact: Zott Hungaria; e-mail: zott@zott.hu...
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The Hungarian-developed PetWiseCare application has been launched
The pet-friendly application PetWiseCare has become available nationwide. The application offers veterinary help available 24/7, even at night, and a knowledge base compiled by doctors for owners. The initiative was...
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