Company and Personal News
Increasing Wal-Mart profits
Date: 2009-05-15 00:32:00
The first quarter result of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has been increased slightly, compared to the same period of 2008. The company reached $ 3.03 billion profit in the first three...
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Shell rents Tesco’s gas stations
Date: 2009-05-15 00:13:00
After the necessary investigation the Economic Competition Authority, accepted the tranaction of Shell renting Tesco’s gas stations for a 15 years long-term lease. The two companies announced their plans in...
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Hundred million HUF fine for Penny Market
Date: 2009-05-15 00:01:00
The company gave false information on special prices and on discount rates. According to the Economic Competition Authority it was a system-level anomaly. The Economic Competition Authority investigated the period...
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Developments at Győri Keksz Ltd. in Székesfehérvár
Date: 2009-05-14 00:43:03
Győri Keksz Ltd. brought the production of the Europe-wide popular salt TUC biscuits into its Székesfehérvár plant. The the plant in Székesfehérvár produces such famous products like Vaníliás karika, Győri...
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Another meat company had caught up by the crisis
Date: 2009-05-14 00:30:12
The representatives of the local government of Gyula wrote a letter to all the competent Ministries in order to save the Gyulai Húskombinát Ltd. The producing plant produces the ‘Gyulai...
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Three thousand candidates for two-hundred jobs at London Tesco
Date: 2009-05-14 00:01:00
Three thousand candidates applied for two-hundred jobs at the newest supermarket of one of the world's largest chain of stores. Several other stores in the neighborhood had been bankrupted recently...
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Financial difficulties at Herz
Date: 2009-05-13 01:32:23
Due to financing difficulties the Budapest-based Herz Salami Ltd. had been unable to pay wages for its employees in April, as announced by the company's press release. The company has...
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Four days workweek at Kapuvári meat?
Date: 2009-05-13 01:04:06
The management of Kapuvári Meat Ltd. considering the introduction of four days workweek. Job cuts are not expected, but the wages of workers is reduced. According to Kisalföld, the four...
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Hunnia – the production does not start again
Date: 2009-05-13 01:01:18
Liquidation started against Keszthely Hunnia Meat (HH) Ltd. the end of April. According to the company's liquidator the Vectigalis Ltd. there is no sense in re-launching of production in this...
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Tesco relaunches Clubcard loyalty scheme
Date: 2009-05-13 00:49:06
Tesco has announced it will invest GBP 150 million (EUR 167 million) in the relaunch of its Clubcard loyalty scheme in the UK. It will be the biggest change to...
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Brand value research with Nielsen
Date: 2009-05-12 01:23:59
The Superbrands Hungary entrusted Nielsen Market Research Ltd. to the drafting of the brand value research of the brands involved in the Superbrands program. The survey compares the brands with...
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One and a half million HUF turnover on a single square meter
Date: 2009-05-12 01:15:25
Although Tesco has the largest revenues, the highest turnover per square meter was made by Auchan approaching one and a half million HUF. According to the statement of Napi Gazdaság...
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COOP remains main sponsor of the Hungarian Olympic Team
Date: 2009-05-12 01:08:37
The CO-OP Hungary Ltd. will assist the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the Hungarian Olympic movement again as a a gold grade facilitator in the next four years. The support document...
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Szent István Korona’s Irsai Olivér gained silver medal
Date: 2009-05-11 01:03:51
The Product of Szent István Korona Winery Ltd. performed well again on Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition held in Spain between April 25-27. From a total of 54 countries...
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Herz Salami can get helping hand
Date: 2009-05-11 00:43:07
It is expected that within two weeks, the government will discuss the 30 billion HUF loan construction package to help the big food companies struggling with financing problems. Herz can...
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Henkel also feels the effects of economic downturn
Date: 2009-05-08 01:28:10
At the beginning of the new financial year, Henkel has also felt the long-term adverse effects of economic environment. Henkel’s business units had mixed results for the first quarter of...
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Formula One on flames
Date: 2009-05-08 01:06:21
The drivers of Team Williams will drink from Hell sponsored flasks from this weekend’s Spanish Grand-Prix. The Hungarian energy producer has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with the multiple world...
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Tetra-Pak’s last year was succesful
Date: 2009-05-08 01:01:43
One of World leading cardboard manufacturer Tetra-Pak produced 141 billion boxes in 2008 for leading food and drink manufacturers, reaching a turnover of 8.8 billion Euros. The engine of growth...
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Lambi tissue paper has arrived to Hungary
Date: 2009-05-07 01:38:23
Leading Nordic paper product manufacturer company Metsä Tissue arrived to the Hungarian market with a premium product. The Lambi Limited Collection which was designed by the popular Swedish fashion designer...
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Univer supports schools
Date: 2009-05-07 01:34:01
Univer products Ltd’s program ‘Our school should be the winner!’ started 1st September 2008.The idea is that the consumers purchasing Univer products are supporting school improvements. The Kecskemét based, 100%...
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KORZÓ Shopping Center has a new operator
Date: 2009-05-07 01:25:02
SES Spar European Shopping Centers took over the Center management of Nyíregyháza’s largest shopping mall in April 2009. SES also operates Europark in Budapest. KORZÓ Shopping Center is the largest...
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CBA establishes ‘Prima’ branch
Date: 2009-05-07 01:05:05
The domestic-owned commercial network CBA gives a new single image to its best stores under the name: Prima. Sixty stores are planned to be opened until 2010. Within the 3300...
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Great results from Carlsbergtől
Date: 2009-05-07 00:52:40
Danish Carlsberg doubled its profits in the first quarter of the year. World’s fourth largest brewing industry group owes its success to the increase in sales in Eastern Europe. The...
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The Foltmentes (free of blemishes) donation campaign will continue
Date: 2009-05-07 00:27:30
After last year's big success Hungarian Maltese Service and the Vanish will continue its national clothes collecting action .This year's action will begin in June and ends in September. Eight...
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METRO’s profits halved
Date: 2009-05-06 00:23:28
One of the biggest German chain of stores’ profit halved during the first quarter of 2009. Revenue is expected to fall throughout the year, though the management is still optimistic....
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Mobile bar by Poplart
Date: 2009-05-05 08:00:00
A prize winning Austrian product has been added to the assortment offered by Poplart BTL Kommunikációs Ügynökség. The JUSTINCASE mobile bar fits in a bag and can be assembled without...
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Non-profit wholesaler
Date: 2009-05-05 08:00:00
With four years in existence and a turnover of HUF 600 million, the Hungarian Food Bank has already proven that this globally known initiative has a place in Hungary as...
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Always promoting learning
Date: 2009-05-05 08:00:00
Always is to launch a scholarship scheme for young people from poor families which is intended to help them in accessing higher education. Applications for the HUF 150,000 per year...
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Healthy Danone products for every child
Date: 2009-05-05 08:00:00
Though Danone Kft. has different programs for different target groups, the message is the same in all CSR activities pursued by the company. Danone Kft has been supporting a number...
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Wellness services on Tesco Row
Date: 2009-05-05 08:00:00
Tesco-Global Áruházak Zrt. is to launch a coupon campaign for customers visiting the shops located in its Bonyhád, Dombóvár. Miskolc-Avas and Szeged-Mórahalom stores. Customers holding receipts about goods worth more...
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