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New Year’s Eve: fireworks sales near record high, imports still heavily dependent on China
The German pyrotechnics market is once again ending the year with a strong year-end boom: according to industry expectations, New Year’s Eve sales could increase by 10–15% compared to 2024,...
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PENNY announces dairy product price hike
PENNY is freezing the prices of nearly 70 popular dairy products in January. This way, customers can start the new year with extra savings in addition to the usual budget-friendly...
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Inditex: Zara group may close 100+ stores worldwide, focus on larger, more techy stores
The Inditex group (Zara) is significantly reorganizing its retail network worldwide, and in parallel with the closure of less profitable units, it is directing its investments into larger, more modern...
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Jim Beam: main distillery to shut down for a year – record number of barrels, bourbon market losing momentum
Effective January 1, 2026, Jim Beam will suspend bourbon brewing at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky for at least one year. The brand, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is...
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Same basket, different purchasing power: Lidl price test highlights European differences
In Europe, not only do food prices vary dramatically from country to country, but also how much the same basic basket “hurts” compared to local wages – a comparison conducted...
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Revolut: cash payments at OMV wells will be discontinued – the function will be permanently discontinued from January 26th
Revolut’s Hungarian cash deposit pilot has ended: the fintech launched the service in December 2023 in cooperation with Paysafe, at OMV gas stations, but only made it available to a...
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Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland
Shopper Park Plus Plc. (SPP)’s eight Polish-registered subsidiaries are acquiring eight retail parks located in Poland from Auchan Polska Sp. Z.o.o. and Ceetrus Polska Sp. Z.o.o from the sellers –...
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Tomb, museum and liquor factory shortlisted for the title of the world’s most beautiful brick building
The shortlist for the 2026 BRICK AWARD has been announced. The biennial architectural competition is a competition where the most beautiful and innovative brick buildings from around the world compete....
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The kings of the New Year’s Eve list: hot dogs and champagne in abundance
Demand for hot dogs has remained stable in recent years, while New Year’s Eve remains one of the busiest times of the year: in the last weeks of December, hot...
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The Alföldi Tej case is drifting towards an uncertain outcome
The story of the sale – and then the non-sale – of Alföldi Tej has been going on for months, and it is providing more and more lessons about the...
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A robot dog moved to Westend
A special four-legged guest awaits visitors at Westend MediaMarkt between the two holidays. A high-tech robot dog has arrived at the store, which not only walks and waves, but is...
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Jim Beam’s Kentucky plant suspends production
The maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey is temporarily halting production at its main distillery in Kentucky, the company, which is part of the Japanese-owned Suntory Global Spirits group, confirmed....
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7 billion forints at stake – what does such a large sum actually mean?
A few days and it will be clear whether the owner of the biggest prize ever won with the Five-digit Lottery, i.e. 7 billion forints, will be the owner. It...
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The digital ecosystem is transforming: AI is coming alongside search, not replacing it
According to the recent annual report of Similarweb – one of the world’s leading digital traffic analytics companies – generative artificial intelligence has become a basic layer of digital life...
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The Temu model is at a turning point: extra-cheap online imports may become more expensive from 2026
The Chinese-owned Temu has quickly become a dominant player in the Hungarian e-commerce market: the platform, which relies on aggressive pricing and intensive marketing, has captured around 10 percent of...
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The Hungarian Food Bank is putting together 44,000 food packages from the proceeds of ALDI’s first Advent market
ALDI Hungary’s first Advent market, which the company organized in the parking lot of its Pannónia Street store in Budapest’s 13th district between December 19 and 21, ended successfully. Over...
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How to prepare for the holidays with your four-legged friend
The holiday season is not only exciting for us, but also for our special four-legged companions. The hustle and bustle of Christmas, the crowds of guests, the trips, and the...
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Róbert Zsigó: The purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent since 2010
Since 2010, the purchasing value of pensions has increased by 25 percent, their amount has doubled – the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation announced on...
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Wegovy also received approval as a tablet – Novo Nordisk may enter a new era
The global weight loss drug market has reached an important turning point: the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the tablet version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. The decision...
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Mészáros Group strengthens with new baby store chain
Following a successful agreement, Talentis Group Zrt., a subsidiary of Mészáros Group, signed a purchase agreement with the Slovenian ALFI Private Equity Fund and other small owners, according to which...
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Metro recalls peanuts
METRO Kereskedelmi Kft. has recalled Aro roasted peanuts in shell from the market due to quality reasons – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer...
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Lidl recalls Bryndza
Lidl Hungary Ltd. has recalled Pilos bryndza made from sheep and cow’s milk – the notice published on the website of the National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) on...
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Ryanair fined €256 million in Italy, airline to appeal
The Italian competition authority has fined Ryanair 256 million euros – around 100 billion forints – because, according to its findings, the low-cost airline abused its dominant position by unfairly...
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Christmas shock in commerce: for the first time, we can pay with bank cards in fewer places
The Christmas shopping rush will fill the malls again this year, but in the meantime, the map of Hungarian commerce is showing a marked rearrangement. For the first time in...
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Most grocery chains will be open until noon on December 24th
Most grocery chains are open on December 24th, and their stores usually open until 12:00, but opening hours may vary from store to store for some chains. Aldi informed MTI...
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ORLEN DESPAR stores are open even at Christmas
ORLEN Hungary already operates DESPAR grocery stores at 70 gas stations across the country, where everyday shopping can be done quickly and conveniently in addition to refueling. The DESPAR units...
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Coffee and hot dogs at their peak: MOL closes a record year
MOL ends the year stronger than ever: 2025 brought an absolute record for Fresh Corner’s two iconic products, coffee and hot dogs. 66 million cups of coffee were sold in...
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Important data arrives before the holidays: it’s no longer embarrassing to say no to alcohol
According to the results of a newly published international study, conscious choice and moderation in alcohol consumption have become an increasingly strong cultural trend. Saying no has now become accepted,...
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Pantene unboxing event
An iconic hair care brand is opening a new chapter: PANTENE brought 70 years of scientific expertise and the latest innovations to dm customers in an experiential presentation. At the...
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The new, innovative cash register at Tesco in Nyíregyháza swallows 100 bottles per minute
In response to the demand for bottle returns, the supermarket chain’s first large-capacity vending machine, into which customers can add bottles in bulk, was put into operation on December 19th...
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