Company and Personal News
dm further expands in Hungary
Date: 2009-10-02 00:02:58
The dm drugstore chain increased its Hungarian units, with the opening of its newest stores in Zalaszentgrót and Dunakeszi to 249, in September 2009. In the Eötvös Károly street in...
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Marks & Spencer: revenue growth, mainly from abroad
Date: 2009-10-02 00:01:00
The total turnover of the British retail chain Marks & Spencer increased by 2.7 percent, in the second quarter of the current financial year ended in 26th September, compared to...
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Pepsi is not commenting the attempt of Kraft Food
Date: 2009-10-02 00:00:30
Indra Nooyi the CEO of PepsiCo Inc. said that the company is “very disciplined” approach to the acquisitions and did not see the point, in several large acquisitions. The Chief...
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Danone sells its túrórudi plant in Marcali
Date: 2009-10-01 00:03:00
Danone Ltd. sells its túrórudi plant in Marcali, to the Csányi Sándor owned Sole-Mizo Ltd. Concrete decision is expected in November, when the negotiations and official procedures are completed, including...
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The bank of Auchan got a new name
Date: 2009-10-01 00:01:00
From 1st October 2009 the Accord Hungary Ltd. – in accordance with the strategy and ambitions of the parent company Banque Accord owned by Auchan supermarket chain – continues its...
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The vinery of the 2005 winner was locked
Date: 2009-10-01 00:00:45
The Wine Qualifying Directorate locked the vinery of Vincze Béla, who was chosen as the winemaker of the year in 2005, for thirty days, because glycerol was found in the...
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MPF Holding is the new owner of the Barcs factory of Henkel
Date: 2009-10-01 00:00:30
The construction chemicals manufacturing plant, will become the property of MPF Holding from 1st October 2009. The new owner will continue to operate the factory and will get new orders...
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Hungarian version of Google Maps is operating
Date: 2009-09-30 00:02:00
From tuesday morning the Google Térkép knows what the Google Maps: displays the shops, hotels, restaurants, and one can upload ones business information free of charge. The map is deeply...
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The Bulgarian subsidiary of Dunapack expanding despite the crisis
Date: 2009-09-30 00:01:00
The Bulgarian subsidiary of the leading Hungarian paper packaging manufacturer the Dunapack, performing well despite the crisis. This year, expecting an about 2 million leva result, after last year's 608...
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Auchan: Internet innovation on the website
Date: 2009-09-29 00:02:00
After one and a half years of successful operation, Auchan Hungary Ltd.’s company website, the www.auchan.hu got new form and content. The new website would desire to keep up with...
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Kraft Foods prepares for hostile step
Date: 2009-09-29 00:01:00
Kraft Foods is preparing to make a hostile takeover bid for British Cadbury confectionery manufacturer. According to City sources, the world's second largest food giant, the Kraft Foods offer would...
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Unilever would buy Sara Lee’s cosmetics business
Date: 2009-09-28 00:02:35
The 1.275 billion euros transaction is waiting for the approval of the European trade unions and the authorities. Unilever can not be disclosed the concrete steps of the merger, until...
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The most ethical supermarkets
Date: 2009-09-28 00:01:30
According to the criterias of the Association of Conscious Consumers, most ethical brands among the food chains are Reál and G'Roby, although these companies has only an average ethical and...
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Revenue increase is expected from Tesco in the second quarter
Date: 2009-09-28 00:01:08
Nomura’s analyst expects a 9 percent growth, from the quarterly report of Tesco, thus the recommendation to purchase shares of Tesco has confirmed. According to the analyst; Tesco's revenues will...
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Nespresso expands in Saturn Mammut
Date: 2009-09-28 00:00:51
The Nespresso continues its expansion started in June 2008, in the commercial units. It will open its first special outlet in Eastern Europe, with about a 20 square meters base...
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Greek CEO for FrieslandCampina
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
From 1 September 2009, Konstantine Maggioros is the new CEO of FrieslandCampina Hungária and FrieslandCampina Romania, with his seat in Budapest. He started working for Friesland Hellas in 1998, was...
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Schools can win again with Univer
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Univer Product Zrt. launches its ”Let our school win!” programme again, from 1 September 2009 until 2 April 2010. The school that gathers the most Suli-points will win HUF 3...
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Logistics development at Szentkirályi
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
In the first six months of 2009, Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. realised a 6-percent sales growth. Operative CEO István Matus said that they would probably realise the planned 9-percent sales growth...
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SIÓ prémium
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The new campaign of SIÓ Premium supports the introduction of its new, aseptic bottle, and focuses on the nature of changes, as the elements of everyday life. „I love the...
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Gummy candies added to the nimm2 product group
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Storck Hungária Kft. introduces nimm2 Smilegummi to the Hungarian market. Smilegummi is made using real fruit juice and contains added vitamins. Three versions are available: classic fruit-flavoured, milder yoghurty and...
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McDonald’s at one hundred
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
On 28 August, Hungary’s 100th McDonald’s restaurant opens in Győr. Hungary’s largest fast food chain invested HUF 700 million, rebuilding even the nearby public road intersection. On the big day,...
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Gianni is the new face of Lidl
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Gianni Annoni, well-known for his television cookery shows, is the leading figure in Lidl’s 2009-2010 advertising campaign, called ”Make shopping an experience: discover Lidl’s new world every week!” In its...
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SuperShop programme in every SPAR store
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
From 3 September 2009, SPAR Magyarország introduces the SuperShop programme in every SPAR and INTERSPAR store in Hungary. Now 1.5 million SuperShop card owners can use their cards at more...
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Lidl speaks
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
We asked the representatives of Lidl how they prepare for the new Food Act. – Lidl does its best to meet the requirements. Contrary to popular belief, Hungarian products are...
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New director at P.O.P-Rafinanz’s BTL division
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Edit Szabó was appointed the new director of P.O.P-Rafinanz’s BTL division. The promotion and sales support agency continues to expand its BTL activity. Edit Szabó started at Deutsche Messe Ag...
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Going forward, even during a recession
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Present Store based its strategy on constant development and expansion, therefore they managed to grow despite the economic crisis and a stagnating business and promotional gift market. According to Ferenc...
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SPAR has won an award again
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
SPAR has won the Convenience Retailer of the Year 2009 competition sponsored by NACS, the ceremony was held on 15th September 2009 in London. The success of SPAR with the...
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