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Retailers are already preparing for the Christmas rush
Although Christmas is still a long way off, retailers have already started intensively dealing with the end-of-the-year season at the beginning of June. Due to global geopolitical tensions and challenges...
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Uber Eats turns couriers into personal shoppers
Uber Eats is determined to capture a bigger share of the grocery delivery market. Customers will soon be able to interact with couriers in real time, as they walk through...
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Aldi Sees Highest Growth In Market Penetration Among Spanish Supermarkets
Spain, with an increase of 2.1 percentage points between May 2023 and May 2024, according to data from Kantar. Close to four out of 10 families in Spain trust Aldi...
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Drinks maker Britvic rejects $3.93 billion takeover proposal from Carlsberg
British soft drinks maker Britvic has rejected a 3.11 billion pound ($3.93 billion) takeover proposal from Carlsberg Group, the companies said, the second approach from the Danish brewer it has...
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The harvest is going on, let’s be careful on the roads!
The harvest is taking place all over the country, which is why there are more agricultural machinery in traffic, which requires increased attention from all drivers – Minister of Agriculture...
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Hot Dog Zone
Hot Dog Zone is a concept that seeks to satisfy the needs of a rapidly growing hot dog market. We are looking for partners who can and want to grow...
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MBH Bank: Retail trade can be one of the mainstays of this year’s growth
Retail trade is one of the areas through which the population perceives the prevailing trends of the economy the most, so the state of the sector is crucial from the...
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NGM: the government has suppressed inflation, the mandatory promotions will end on July 1, 2024
With the mandatory sales – thanks to which families were able to get basic food such as bread, meat, milk or various vegetables at a cheaper price – the government...
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Katalin Neubauer: “Continuity and active market presence are essential for successful retail work”
In 2023 the biggest challenge for the Hungarian retail sector was high inflation, which significantly reduced purchasing power, opines Katalin Neubauer, secretary general of the Hungarian National Trade Association (MNKSZ)....
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Uncertainty surrounds the seemingly improving economic environment in Hungary
The slowdown of recent years and the volatile economic environment have left their mark on Hungarian companies, according to this year’s Intrum European Pay Report, in which company managers from...
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European restaurants have won the list of the best in the world
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 ranking was announced on June 5, before the excellence of the gastronomic world. At the award ceremony supported by the premium mineral water brands...
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MONYO and foodora are back with a joint beer
MONYO Brewing and foodora are starting the summer with a joint beer: for the second time, the two companies have partnered and brewed a unique beer. The drink, named Fun...
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Diesel versus electric truck: ALDI measured the consumption difference
ALDI Hungary has once again expanded its fleet of electric trucks. At the end of 2021, the retail chain was the first in the country to put an electric semi-trailer...
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The competition of crazy vehicles awaits with a big concert by Sub Bass Monster
Red Bull Ládaderbi returns to Budapest after 16 years on Sunday! Those interested can take part in the crazy race of self-propelled, self-tuning cars at the Sub Bass Monster big...
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Shall we learn to save food on Facebook?
According to the latest research by Munch, being a member of the Facebookcommunity with more than 165,000 members significantly increases the motivation for sustainability. This article is available for reading...
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Pepco, KiK, TEDi and Primark: serious competition is expected
In the Hungarian retail sector, Pepco, which has been present since 2015, has left a significant footprint on the industrial goods and clothing market. It boasts nearly 250 stores and...
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Weerts Logistics Park has reached the highest point of its construction in Ebes
Weerts Logistics Park (WLP), a Belgian-Hungarian-owned logistics investment, has reached its highest point during construction in Ebesen. The project, which strengthens the company’s presence in the Hajdú-Bihar county, is scheduled...
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The producer price of edible wheat rose by 12 percent
According to Tallage’s information in June, the spot market price of 12.5 percent protein milling wheat in Germany (FOB Hamburg) increased by $15 to $292/ton between May 13 and June...
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The former winner of the Solutions for Tomorrow award has found an investor
The robotics package of the 18-year-old entrepreneur teaches programming to children in a playful way, last year’s winner of the Solution for Tomorrow challenge was also proven in the popular...
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The regulation containing the IT requirements of the NIS2 Act has been published
On June 24, the “Cyber Science Act” government decree on cybersecurity certification and cybersecurity supervision, containing the IT requirements system, became effective. The publication of the executive order related to...
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Green pea growers are ending a difficult year
This year brought a particularly bad season for green pea producers. The green pea production area was halved compared to previous years, and due to the mild, dry spring, the...
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Web stores already fit in our pockets, and we take advantage of that
The role of smartphones is becoming more and more prominent in online shopping every year – among other things, this was revealed by Reacty Digital’s comprehensive annual e-commerce survey, which...
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For one year, Vajda-Papír will supply the institutions of the opportunity-creating children’s programs with hygienic paper products
Vajda-Papír helps thousands of children in need with a donation of enough products for a year through the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service. Hungary’s market-leading manufacturer of hygienic paper products is...
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Excellent workplace practices at the Borsodi Brewery
The Borsodi Brewery also won the Hungarian Business Leaders Forum’s Diverse and Fair Workplace award in the “Excellent rating” category. The purpose of the tender, announced for the first time...
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Dutch company Albert Heijn sees growing demand for vegan products
According to an announcement by the Dutch company Albert Heijn, 44.1% of protein products sold in its stores in 2023 were plant-based, a rise from 42.6% in 2022. This article...
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Bird flu: the mandatory confinement of poultry has ended
Thanks to the favorable development of the bird flu epidemic situation, dr. Szabolcs Pásztor National Chief Veterinarian withdrew the regulation on keeping poultry indoors. However, the obligation of closed feeding...
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Aldi Ireland And Dawn Meats Enter €125m Contract
Aldi Ireland announced last week a new €125 million contract with supplier Dawn Meats, worth €25 million annually over the next five years. As a result of this contract, Dawn...
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Edible poppies from producers will be available at an affordable price
This year, the signs are favorable for Hungarian poppy producers both in terms of quantity and quality. Based on the current state of the poppy plantations, an abundant harvest is...
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Barilla Invests €300m In Sustainability And Innovation
Italian pasta and sauce brand Barilla invested nearly €230 million in product and process innovation throughout 2023, according to its sustainability report. Additionally, €45 million was dedicated to research and...
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Digital natives drive shift in consumer behaviour
The Asian market is witnessing a transformation in the retail sector, driven by the rise of digital natives and the adoption of new technology, according to Hugo Texier, Partner Consumer...
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