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GVH: Answear clothing online store will operate more transparently
The Competition Council of the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) concluded its proceedings by accepting the commitments of the Polish company operating the Answear clothing online store, and the store will...
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In tune for Easter: these are the festive opening hours at PENNY
PENNY welcomes the Easter holidays with budget-friendly prices and a colorful selection this year. The chain offers quality private label products, 20 types of ham and fresh, seasonal vegetables at...
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Patricius Winery’s Profundum Furmint won a gold medal at the Challenge International du Vin competition in Bordeaux
At this year’s Challenge International du Vin in Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world, held since 1976, the 2022 Profundum Furmint from Patricius Winery won...
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May contain gluten: Aldi recalls protein bar in Hungary
Aldi Hungary has recalled a popular protein bar after it was discovered that the product may contain gluten, which could pose a health risk for those with gluten sensitivity. The...
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The outdoor season starts at Easter at the toy market
In families with young children, gift-giving remains a defining part of Easter, according to a recent survey by REGIO JÁTÉK. Children most often receive sweets, toys or books, as a...
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Is Revolut leaving Hungary?
Although they cannot be clearly obliged to install new ATMs, domestic regulations may restrict the room for maneuver of neobanks. And if the competitive advantage decreases, withdrawal is not ruled...
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What is the favorite spice of Hungarians?
The most popular online supermarket offers customers more than 300 different spices. The most popular are the classic flavors: parsley, coriander, basil, dill and chives among fresh herbs, while garlic...
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Extortion attempt and 20 million euros in damage – IKEA hit by cyberattack
A cyberattack on IKEA’s Southeast European region in late 2024 has caused significant financial losses, but the details have only just been made public. The furniture chain was hit on...
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The first smart point of sale, Auchan GO, was handed over
Auchan Hungary has officially opened its new, innovative retail unit: the first Auchan GO. The smart sales point is available to customers 24/7, as it operates without staff. With the...
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(HU) Közel 5%-os forgalombővülést ért el tavaly a SPAR Magyarország
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There are many Easter novelties at Lidl
Lidl Hungary is also offering a wide range and favorable prices for Easter this year, with customers choosing from 17 types of ham, seven types of cakes, more than 150...
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The new BURGER KING® restaurant opened in the Pólus Center
BURGER KING® has expanded its domestic network with a new unit: it opened its 61st restaurant in the food court of Pólus Center, which is the realization of a long-planned...
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Spring renewal and health awareness in Rossmann’s offer
Spring renewal is an ideal opportunity to introduce health-conscious habits – both inside and out. Rossmann’s wide range includes new products such as Balance by Béres Alexandra or ESSA World...
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The Hungarian example became the model: MediaMarkt innovation, digital vision and European cooperation
Hungary is not only a market, but also an innovation center for MediaMarkt – says Karsten Wilderberg, CEO of CECONOMY and Media-Saturn-Holding, who in an interview with Index spoke about...
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Amazon hits back: responds to US tariff hike by canceling Chinese orders
A new chapter in the trade war in e-commerce – Amazon’s suppliers and sellers are also feeling the shift. Amazon has canceled several orders from China and other Asian countries...
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Shell is preparing to open its third truck-mounted gas station in Vép
Shell is continuously expanding its Hungarian filling station network, within the framework of which it is building another unmanned truck rapid refueling station, this time at the Vép exit of...
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NGM: the government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are also participating in the fight against price increases
The government welcomes the fact that commercial banks are voluntarily agreeing to reduce their fees, reducing the burden on the population. The responsible attitude of financial institutions also shows that...
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Excellence in Logistics: MLBKT 2025 Awards Presented
The Hungarian Logistics, Procurement and Inventory Management Association (MLBKT) has once again awarded outstanding representatives of the supply chain profession. The awards, recognizing professional excellence, were presented on April 10,...
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AKKO Invest closed a record year in 2024: further growth is possible
AKKO Invest, listed in the Premium category of the Budapest Stock Exchange, closed 2024 with sales of HUF 43.5 billion and EBITDA of HUF 3.4 billion. The company is preparing...
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The labor loan portfolio is approaching the ten billion mark
Many thousands of people have applied for workers’ loans from K&H this year, and the disbursements are already in the thousands, the financial institution announced. In the case of workers’...
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Music moves with you again with SPAR’s new JBL loyalty promotion
SPAR Hungary’s latest loyalty promotion started on April 10, 2025 and will run until June 22, in which customers can enjoy 30-44 percent off on JBL earphones and headphones that...
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NKFH-NAV: joint action to strengthen food safety and combat food counterfeiting
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) in cooperation with the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) participated in the international OPSON operation, organized by INTERPOL and EUROPOL in...
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Easter deflation: Easter menu is 7.5% cheaper at ALDI
As Easter approaches, ALDI is reducing the prices of the most popular products on the festive table. A traditional Easter menu consisting of smoked ham, horseradish and savory bread is...
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Quality, sustainability, innovation: B+N Referencia Zrt. introduced a private label paper product line
B+N Referencia Zrt. has launched a private label paper product line under the HYGON brand. The launch of the production and use of private label hygiene paper products simultaneously helps...
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Bags are flooding in: 22 billion plastic packaging could go out of fashion by 2030
The cost of online clothes is not only a burden on our wallets, but also on the environment: according to a recent analysis by DS Smith, nearly 22 billion plastic...
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We already prefer to pay a few hundred forints digitally
Even when paying for an amount under 1,000 forints, not everyone automatically reaches for change or banknotes, but instead chooses digital payment solutions, such as a bank card, at the...
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The chemical industry is on the move – logistics may be the key to success
The chemical industry is not currently in its prime in the European Union. The industry’s production is slowly but surely declining, and although its revenues have nevertheless increased slightly over...
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Customers can now handle complaints via AlzaBox
Alza.hu has come up with a new development. Until now, customers could only order at the more than 440 parcel machines available throughout the country, or return the unwanted product...
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LG has led the global OLED TV market for 12 years
LG maintained its leading position in the global OLED TV market in 2024, with a 52.4 percent share of the premium segment for the twelfth consecutive year. This success is...
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NGM: margin reduction has a significant impact: inflation fell to 4.7 percent in March
The government could no longer tolerate unreasonably high price increases, so in order to protect families and pensioners, it introduced a margin reduction, thanks to which the prices of about...
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