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Tesco is reducing food waste
The European Waste Reduction Week organized between November 21 and 29 draws attention to the prevention of unnecessary waste production. Since 2013, Tesco actively supports the work of the Food...
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New CEO at the Tokaj Trading House
Szappanos Péter was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Tokaj Trading House – the state-owned company informed MTI on Monday. According to the communication, Szappanos Péter participates in...
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Advent fair to be held in Pécs
Craftsmen merchandise, concerts, nativity scene, a number of delicacies and prestigious programs will await those who are interested in the Pécs Advent Craft and Fairy Tale Fair, which will be...
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SPAR: stop wasting food!
SPAR has launched a billboard campaign in 10 of its stores in Budapest in connection with the European Waste Reduction Week. The SPAR would like to show customers to choose...
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The number of SPAR express shops at OMV filling stations expanded to 45
In October and November, SPAR express renewed the contract of its shops at OMV filling stations in six additional cities. New SPAR express shops were opened in Székesfehérvár and Veszprém...
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The Fornetti has launched a 600 million HUF development program
The Fornetti has launched a 600 million HUF development program. As the first element the company built a furniture factory in Kiskunfélegyha, where 20 new jobs created – Sebastian Gooding,...
Read moreGrand Bordeaux Tasting: Cabernets and Merlots in Budapest
150 Hungarian and foreign wines of 70 wineries made of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will await the guests of the Grand Bordeaux Tasting on Saturday at the Corinthia...
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The circus is the Cake and Pastry Festival’s central theme this year
The muster Hungarian pastry shops to be held on the weekend in the Millenáris Park; at the Cake and Pastry Festival, the visitors can view the winning works of the...
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The Coop Store Chain is twenty-years-old
The Coop's success is a Hungarian success. The chain could become a dominant player in the Hungarian economy and could effectively picked to compete with the big international chains –...
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A fusion in online trade
Two major online dealers, the Romanian eMAG webstore and the Swiss Fashion Days fashion portal – announced their fusion at a press conference in Bucharest on Wednesday. The Fashion Days,...
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Decreased sales at Wal-Mart
Despite a decrease in profit and revenue lagging behind the expectations, the investors are still happy after Wal-Mart's quarterly report was published: the share price increased to 5% plus. The...
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Praktiker is preparing for its 18th Christmas season in Hungary
The Praktiker has expanded its range of artificial pines for this year's Christmas season. The domestic buyers are looking for artificial pines more and more often, because it fits into...
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The Erste Bank has become the Bank of the Year at MasterCard
Erste Bank received MasterCard’s Bank of the Year Grand Prize this year in Hungary. The financial institution at the same time also won the Most Innovative Bank of the Year...
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Spar expansion in Africa
Spar International announced that it opened its first shop in Douala in Cameroun. The 2,500m² unit is operated in cooperation with local partner L’Atrium S.A., a retail chain which has...
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Metro is waiting for the end of the year
Metro is optimistic about the Christmas season. Although the company’s year-on-year sales decreased by 1.1 percent to EUR 14.2 billion, they hope for EUR 1.75-billion net sales at the end...
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The HELL won the MagyarBrands award this year again
Like last year, the HELL energy drink brand won the MagyarBrands award this year again. The product is a market leader in Hungary for more than five years. The one...
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The eMAG strnghtens with a new marketing manager
Hunyady László is the new marketing manager of eMAG from November. The expert intends to strengthen the role of the online store in Hungary, increasing customer experience. Hunyady László (41)...
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The XIXO received a MagyarBrands recognition again
After 2014, the XIXO won the MagyarBrands recognition again. The manufacturer of the Hungarian premium soft drink is HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft.. The HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft. always considered the...
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Dreher Breweries: excellent risk management
The Hungarian Credit Management Association gave the Credit Management Team of the Year award to Dreher Breweries’ receivables and risk management professionals. The recognition is the result of conscious construction:...
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One can apply to the festival of rentable stores by mid-December
The Nyitva! (Open!) festival of the Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre (KÉK) will be organized for the second time next spring. The organizers founded the Nyitva! (Open!) festival with the goal...
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The European Waste Reduction Week will be programs in each county
Within the European Waste Reduction Week this year a total of 473 waste-reduction and awareness-raising actions will take place. Programs will be organized in all of the counties – the...
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Lidl plans to enter the Bosnian market
Some sources say Lidl plans to acquire Bingo, a 160-shop grocery retail chain in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016. Lidl has already entered the Croatian market and the discount store...
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TNT in Northern Europe
TNT, one of the world’s leading express delivery services in the world, expanded its network in Sweden and Finland. The company also increased its delivery capacity in large business centres....
Read moreHigh competition for the “Winemaker of the year in Hungary” title
The Hungarian Wine Academy to hand over Hungary’s oldest and most prestigious wine professional recognition this year for the 25th time. Numerous winemakers, professionals, restaurant managers, sommeliers and chefs have...
Read moreThe tobacco store supplier created nearly fifty new jobs in Zalaegerszeg
In its newly designed logistics center, the National Tobacco Store Supplier (Országos Dohányboltellátó (OD) Kft.) has created 45 jobs. The company is planning further staff increase. At Monday's media tour...
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Pernod Ricard calculates with growth
Pernod Ricard SA, the world’s second biggest distilled beverage company, calculates with a 3-percent sales growth this year, performing 1 percent better than last year. In Q1 2015 organic sales...
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Starbucks prepares to enter the Italian market
Starbucks is busy preparing for entering the Italian market. Sources say the coffee giant and Italian businessman Antonio Percassi will sign a contract before Christmas to open the fist coffeehouse...
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Danone’s baby food sales rise in China
In the 3rd quarter Danone did much better in the baby food market than expected. Total sales augmented by 4.6 percent to EUR 5.64 billion. Behind this success there is...
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Coop launches private label products in Denmark
Coop Denmark started selling private label organic groceries. The new product line consists of 150 products and it is called 365. Coop Denmark hopes that sales will grow by EUR...
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