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The crisis tax is inconceivable – says the first man of Spar

The Hungarian crisis tax is “incomprehensible and illegal” – criticized Gerhard Drexel the head of the Austrian Spar network, the crisis tax that should be paid by the Hungarian subsidiary....

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CBA expands in Slovakia

The CBA Hungarian food retailer chain gained extremely strong position in Slovakia, and in and around Pozsony. According to the Thursday publication of Hospodárské Noviny Slovakian economy newspaper; the COOP...

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Award for SPAR and METRO for sustanaible corporate behaviour

SPAR Hungary Ltd. and METRO Group Assets have received an award together by Követ Egyesület for an otstanding survey on sustainable and environmental-friendly corporate behaviour. In the SPAR Worldwide organisation...

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Aid by Clorox to the redmud-victims – again

DunaPro Ltd, producer of the brand Clorox in Hungary, has collected a special aid to the victims of the redmud catastrophe: their help mainly consists of whitining and cleaning devices....

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Pet food worth 20 million HUF to the redmud-victims by Nestlé Purina Petcare

The victims of the red mud catastrophe have received a special aid worth 20 million HUF by Nestlé Purina Petcare: this time the help goes to the animals in need....

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Growth in volumes and sales at Danone

Danone reports on solid 3rd quarter 2010 growth in volumes and sales. Full-year targets 2010 confirmed – Marketwatch announced. Highlights: – Sales increased 6.9% in both the 3rd quarter and...

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McDonald's did not cause disappointment

McDonald's has published its third quarterly reports and the company did not cause disappointment. The company’s performance is above the expectations, both in profit per share, both in revenues. McDonald's...

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EBay’s result beyond the expectations

The EBay Inc., the company that operates the world's largest auction portal reported better than expected results, and also improved its annual projections. Revenues were boosted by the PayPal payment...

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Syrian-owned Biotech opens new plant in Hungary

Syrian-owned Biotech on Thursday inaugurated an almost 2,000sqm medical implants plant in Diósd, near Budapest, employing about a hundred people at the moment (200-250 soon though), and annual revenue could...

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Sparkling natural mineral water adds bottle created by famed Italian designer Missoni

Available in October for a limited time only, the Missoni-inspired bottle was commissioned by Kékkúti Ásványvíz for the S. Pellegrino Italian Talents program. “The goal of this initiative is to...

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The dm drogerie markt can pay the special tax

The turnover of dm drogerie markt in the 2009-2010 fiscal year, ended at the end of March 2010, was 230 million euros, similar to last year. The special tax will...

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The president of OKSZ has been resigned

Feiner Péter the chairman of the National Trade Association (OKSZ) has been resigned – reports Népszabadság. The reason can be the special tax imposed on retail. Feiner Péter who is...

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Pálinka, from own-grown, origin-protected apricot

The newly formed visitors’ center of the Bestillo Pálinka house will be handed over on Thursday at the company's headquarters, in Boldogkőváralja – told Vavrek Zsolt, Executive Director to MTI....

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Four new hand care pruducts launched by NIVEA

Four new NIVEA hand care products have bben launched this October all over Europe and in the United States, too. NIVEA Hand Intensive Nourishing Creme is a rich, fast absorbing...

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METRO Customer Academy opened its gates

Besides a METRO-CENTER in Budaörs, the Customer Academy of METRO Commercial Ltd. has opened its gates on 18th October, too. The educational center offers a wide range of classes to...

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Kraft Foods to develop chewing gums

A new centre for sweets and chewing gum research has been opened by Kraft Foods (NYSE:KFT) in Switzerland. This new centre will develop new products for top candy brands like...

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Quality problems at Johnson & Johnson

Revenue of Johnson & Johnson declines, due to a series of product recalls in the third quarter, however, the weak dollar helped the health and cosmetics manufacturing giant to gain...

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Chio: snack instead of chips

On the basis of the parent company’s decision, reorganization is planned in the activities of the Chio Hungary Kft. The manufacturing of the chips will be terminated, the storage will...

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New product-family by Gallicoop: handmade turkey-products

Special, new products are launched by GALLICOOP Pulykafeldolgozó Co. in the autumn. Similarly to the Gyros-dishes launched this summer, the latest product-family called Manufaktúra is unique in Hungary, as it...

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The COOP will not pass the crisis tax on the consumers

The crisis tax – though not fully – but affects the companies of the COOP group – states the communication of COOP. The group operates in a franchise system, consists...

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Structural changes within Hell Energy Magyarország Ltd.

Hell Energy Magyarország Ltd. has decided to restructure its resources due to the rapid growth of the past few months. From now on, main investments, production and usual CEO-tasks will...

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Coca Cola Light got a new dress

The beverage brand Coca Cola, refreshed its look again with hilarious designs by fashion houses, including Gianfranco Ferré, Salvatore Ferragamo and Armani Jeans. The event was hosted as part of...

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Tesco is expanding on the insurance market

Tesco is expanding its financial product line with life insurances – announced the supermarket chain in Great-Britain. Tesco has already gained experiences in the field of car insurance, but now...

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Mammut 1 to be renewed: not only the size counts

This summer the renewal of the Mammut 1 has been launched from 750 million HUF, which predictably will last until the autumn of next year. The works do not interfere...

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Helping hand by Kékkúti for Kolontár

Victims of the red mud catastrophe in Kolontár and Devecser received more than 20 thousand bottles of mineral water due to a generous charity action by Kékkúti Mineral-water. The company...

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Wal-Mart would expand in Russia

Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer network would purchase the Kopeyka, Russian retail company – reports Bloomberg. The OAO Trade House Kopeyka belongs to the Russian billionaire businessman, Nikolai Tsvetkov, who...

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Hundred million HUF fine for Lidl and for Penny

Lidl was fined 155 million HUF, while Penny Market for 109 million HUF, for unfair distributor practices. In addition to those that mentioned above; investigations are ongoing against six other...

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The CBA will not raise its prices because of the crisis-tax

The CBA cahain will not raise its prices because of the crisis-tax; They hope, that due to the personal income tax reduction a surplus will remain in the pockets of...

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GURU received Golden Effie

The ceremonial handing over of the Effie prizes, was held at the gala evening in the National Theatre, where the Pöttyös GURU received Golden Effie. In 2010, the most prestigious...

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New product on the market: GURU Christmas packages

GURU is about to launch a brand new product for the holidays: 8 mini Gurus wrapped up in a special Christmas gift box. The new product will reach the stores...

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