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Pensioner vouchers: each chain entices customers differently
In early September, the distribution of food vouchers for pensioners began, and retail chains are outbidding each other with special offers for seniors. From Auchan to Tesco, every retailer has...
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Extraordinary rush at Aldi: customers took home 290,000 clothes on the first day
A single price, gradual price reductions and an earlier opening: Aldi went all out in the discount campaign launched on September 11th, and the success was not lacking. Aldi’s national...
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A taste journey at Auchan: customers are welcomed with the cuisines of 13 nations
Auchan Hungary offers its customers the flavors of the cuisines of 13 nations and regions throughout the year. An extremely wide selection awaits those interested in the islands of international...
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Kik would strengthen its position by closing loss-making stores
The Germany-based textile discount chain Kik has announced that, in order to strengthen its competitiveness, it may close unprofitable stores in the future. At the same time, the company promises...
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New Happy Meal rule after scandal
Following the summer’s Pokémon Happy Meal frenzy, which led to fights, food waste, and mass resales, McDonald’s Japan has tightened its purchasing rules. The new measures aim to prevent bulk...
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Scandal over Ukrainian eggs
In France, there has been a major outcry after several supermarket chains were selling eggs imported from Ukraine, which the French egg industry association CNPO has found to contain banned...
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TikTok fever in Budapest: young people line up for QQ Express Asian stores
A new player has burst onto the capital’s retail market: the QQ Express chain of stores is conquering the TikTok generation with exotic Asian snacks, drinks and ramen cooked on...
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Tesco announced an astonishing amount: it returned 12 billion forints worth of Clubcard coupons and vouchers to its loyal customers
Nearly 12 billion forints worth of coupons and vouchers were redeemed by Tesco Clubcard customers in the 2024/25 financial year. The supermarket chain’s Clubcard program, which is the most widely...
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Auchan can double the 30,000 forint value of food vouchers for pensioners
As is known, pensioners receive a one-time subsidy of 30,000 forints from the state in the form of food vouchers. At Auchan, customers can receive Trust Points credits equal to...
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Pepco has been present in Hungary for ten years – expansion continues
Pepco is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Hungary this year, and the company is preparing ambitious plans for the future, as revealed in the article by Pénzcentrum and the company’s...
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Green financing has become a major driver of the global energy market
Demand for sustainable financing instruments is accelerating worldwide, and investments in renewable energy have now become one of the key drivers of global growth. According to data from the International...
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Market overview: Hungarian freight forwarding has reached a turning point
The domestic transportation and logistics sector is trying to balance the digital revolution, sustainability expectations, the explosive growth of e-commerce and international economic challenges in a constantly changing environment. While...
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NGM: direct flights between Toronto and Budapest will resume
The previously extremely popular direct flight between Budapest and Toronto will resume next June. The return of the air connection with an even higher level of service will be carried...
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NAV seized 43,000 fake toy figures at Budapest Airport
More than 43,000 counterfeit toy figures and accessories have been seized by the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) Airport Directorate at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in recent weeks,...
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Lidl Hungary’s food rescue program helped 700 people in need
Lidl Hungary’s food rescue program continued this summer. The company has been donating leftover food from summer festivals and events to charity for years. The vegetables, fruits and baked goods...
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Wolt Market is moving to a new location in Debrecen – the range may almost double
Wolt Market is further expanding its presence in Hungary: the Debrecen store is moving to a new, larger location, which will allow it to double its product range. The new...
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Fraudsters are trying to use fake DEICHMANN webshops and social profiles
More and more fake DEICHMANN webshops and social media profiles have appeared on the Internet, the shoe retail chain warns. Fraudsters promise users prizes, coupons, cash and even cars if...
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Complex charging solutions for business fleets in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz and E.ON Hungária
In a partnership spanning four countries in the region (Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Romania), E.ON offers a comprehensive e-mobility service package to customers purchasing Mercedes-Benz light commercial vehicles,...
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Forbes: the wealth of the 400 richest Americans is at a record high of $6.6 trillion
The wealth of the 400 richest Americans has reached a record $6.6 trillion, with Elon Musk still at the top of the list, Forbes magazine reported. The minimum net worth...
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Wizz Air closes its Vienna base
Wizz Air will gradually withdraw from Vienna Airport by March 15, 2026, Airportal has learned. The discount airline will relocate two of its aircraft to other bases at the start...
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Hungarian wine composed by artificial intelligence wins one of the world’s most prestigious competitions
Hungarian winemaking has achieved a historic success: Kancellár Birtok’s SomlAI Cuvée 2021 from the Somló wine region won the International White Wine Revelation award at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles...
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Visitors to IFA in Berlin can marvel at the AI developments that will determine the future of households this year.
This year, the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA), which has a history of more than a century, cannot be missed, and this time it will once again provide a glimpse into...
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Novo Nordisk: 9,000 jobs to be cut as part of restructuring
Denmark’s Novo Nordisk has cut its operating profit growth forecast for the second time in six weeks and announced major job cuts. The maker of drugs Wegovy and Ozempic is...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: No surprises, but risks still exist
Annual inflation may be 4.6 percent this year, and a slowdown is expected next year – this is how Dávid Németh, the chief analyst at K&H, assessed the latest inflation...
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Inflation in the OECD slowed to 4.1 percent in July
The annual average increase in consumer prices in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) slowed to 4.1 percent in July this year from 4.2...
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This is why it is worth buying domestic products
What is the difference between a domestic and a foreign product? How do we recognize that a product is imported? When can a product be labeled as domestic? We will...
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The history of the vacuum cleaner: from the carpet sweeper to the cordless upright vacuum cleaner
The vacuum cleaner is a wonderful invention that helps keep our homes clean, but it has been a long journey to be able to keep our homes clean with a...
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Packeta machines will be integrated into the Foxpost network
From autumn, the Packeta Z-BOX machines will be gradually integrated into the Foxpost network, writes mfor. From Monday, two types of devices will be available: the usual touchscreen machines will...
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BioTechUSA dispels misconceptions in September
For most people, September is about starting over after the summer, and a transition to a healthier lifestyle and returning to sports is a prominent part of this. That is...
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Péter Váli’s specialty is ready: Buda green sparkling wine aged on brooms for 6 years
The Váli Estate in Badacsonyörs, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and was voted the Most Beautiful Small Estate in Hungary, is delighting wine lovers with a unique...
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