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YouGov acquires GfK’s consumer panel business for $342 million
British polling company YouGov (YOU.L) on Thursday announced the acquisition of the consumer panel business of German market research firm GfK SE for 315 million euros ($342.4 million). GfK’s consumer panel business...
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The Competition Authority launched an investigation into Lidl’s advertising
The Economic Competition Authority (GVH) has launched an investigation against Lidl Magyarország Kereskedelmi Bt., because the company allegedly misleadingly claimed in its advertising campaigns that “Lidl is the cheapest grocery...
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Hungarians try to limit their spending on vacation
Most of the Hungarian population tries to keep costs down when on vacation, so they prefer cheaper accommodation or try to reduce the per capita costs by taking vacations together...
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New marketing and communications manager at Xylem
Márton Vargha was appointed marketing and communications manager of Xylem Water Solutions Magyarország Kft. from March 20, 2023. The specialist with nearly two decades of experience in the marketing field...
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The Ethical Repohár initiative is launched – BKIK offers a self-regulatory solution for players in the hospitality industry
The Etikus Repohár value community proposes a sustainable, transparent system that meets both consumer expectations and the possibilities of the hospitality and entertainment industry. The Repohár working group, convened by...
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Green Club meeting at DDC
Duna-Dráva Cement Kft. (DDC) was a guest of the Green Section of the Hungarian Marketing Association (MMSZ) at the last green club meeting. The participants were able to learn about...
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Another milestone in Debrecen – focus on the city’s economic and logistical development
Trans-Sped’s newest, more than 5,000 m² storage hall in Debrecen was handed over as part of a large-scale event. At the professional event, the participants were able to get to...
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Artificial intelligence helps: 73% of consumers trust the content created
The majority of consumers (51%) are aware of the latest trends in generative artificial intelligence and have already tried such tools, according to the latest research by the Capgemini Research...
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Szemerey-Plus Zrt from Miskolc developed its logistics services with more than HUF 380 million.
Szemerey-Plus Zrt. from Miskolc developed its complex freight and logistics service by improving its quality with the help of more than HUF 380 million in European Union support – the...
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Dreher Sörgyárak touches wheat in a completely unusual way
The recipes of Dreher Sörgyárak’s domestic brands traditionally lack wheat as an ingredient. In the Brewery, which operates independently of the company’s historic brewhouse and breweries, this tradition has now...
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McDonald’s presents itself with a fusion of food, music and creativity
Budapest Park, Hungary’s largest open-air light music entertainment venue, has added an unexpected novelty this season. Adding color to the restaurant offer, McDonald’s appeared on this vibrant scene to show...
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Turnover decreased by 7.3% in food and food-related mixed retail stores
In May, the volume of retail trade fell short of expectations by 12.7% according to raw data, and by 12.3% adjusted for calendar effects, while sales revenue rose by 5.4%...
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Rossmann already delivers with GLS
More and more people are purchasing drugstore products online, and online purchases are increasingly being made in the capital and agglomerations at Rossmann Hungary as well as in rural areas....
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Kifli.hu is opening up towards pensioners
Kifli.hu has reached an important milestone, as they are opening up to new social groups, especially pensioners and people with disabilities. The purpose of creating the Barrier-Free Club is to...
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Tamás Menczer: the more logistics companies are nationally owned, the stronger the country is
The more nationally owned logistics companies are, the stronger the country is – stated the State Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Affairs (KKM) responsible for bilateral relations...
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Nébih: Penny-Market Kft recalled bacon
Penny-Market Kft. is recalling Dárdás cooked, smoked, quick-cured, 300-gram Caesar bacon due to an unmarked soy allergen, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Thursday. The office...
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The Vatera online marketplace is separated from the eMAG group of companies
eMAG has announced that the Vatera online marketplace will be separated from the company group, and Balázs Várkonyi and Gyula Kelemen, the founders of Extreme Digital, will take over the...
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Non-salary benefits, bonuses, reimbursement of travel expenses – that’s all you can earn at PENNY
The PENNY discount chain offers many fringe benefits and benefits to those who want to work for them. In their job advertisements, there are various opportunities that do not require...
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Auchan and EFOTT have entered into a partnership, the department store chain will enter the festival with its usual favorable prices
With more than 400 types of products at favorable store prices, Auchan awaits the festival-goers, who will provide food for EFOTT visitors this year. The department store chain is represented...
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Tesco is the hero of Price Monitor
Based on the Price Watcher, it is worth doing your bulk shopping at Tesco (also). According to a comparison of the Price Monitor data launched by the Economic Competition Authority...
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That is why Unilever stays in Russia
Companies with a strong presence in Russia defended their decision not to leave the Russian market. Unilever also claims that it is staying in Russia because, in the event of...
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The domestic melon season is starting – Lidl expects a huge increase in exports
Starting today, Lidl Hungary’s warehouses will only receive watermelons from Hungarian suppliers, which will soon arrive in the stores as well. This marks the start of the domestic watermelon season...
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Plastic-free July starts
Auchan Hungary will join the plastic-free July campaign again this year. Sustainability plays a particularly important role in the life of the company, since 2019 it has been pursuing a...
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Alternative fiber materials and hand towel recycling: the parent company of Tork received another sustainability award
Essity, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hygiene products, has again received platinum certification from the EcoVadis sustainability rating company. The parent company of the Tork brand, which specializes...
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Artificial Intelligence can revolutionize the world of energy drinks
The world’s first energy drink created entirely by A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) developed with HELL ENERGY. Every element of the new flavor, its strictly selected ingredients, design and marketing tools are...
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FertigHy, a new player in low-carbon fertilizer production, aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of the food industry value chain
Founded by EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, MAIRE, Siemens Financial Services, InVivo and HEINEKEN, FertigHy has recently launched to pioneer the low-carbon transformation of the European fertilizer industry. FertigHy’s goal is...
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The Trans-Sped group of companies significantly increased its sales in 2022
The Trans-Sped group of companies increased its sales by 30.1 percent in 2022, which reached HUF 32.7 billion last year after HUF 25.1 billion in 2021, the company told MTI....
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The 23 billion investment of the domestic Domestos factory has been completed
With the completion of the automated high-rise warehouse built in the second phase, Unilever Magyarország Kft.’s investment of more than 60 million euros (about 23 billion forints), realized entirely by...
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The Hungarian melon season is starting at ALDI, the company expects an increase of almost 40%
ALDI Hungary only offers Hungarian melons in its stores as soon as the domestic harvest allows. This year, from July 3, ALDI will only accept melons from Hungarian sources, from...
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It’s coming! Hungarian melons are coming to Tesco
Hungarians’ favorite summer fruit will soon be in stores. Tesco is preparing for the summer with 4,500 tons of Hungarian melons. In the first week of July, Greek watermelons with...
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