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A European bronze for Belgium in discount stores

There are only 8,000 food stores in Belgium which has a population equal in size to that of Hungary, where we have over 20,000. According to a Nielsen survey, even...

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Axe Dark Temptation

A brand new fragrance from the AXE assortment. One of the major innovations by AXE this year....

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24 million for 12 foundations

A total of HUF 24 million has been donated by Reál Hungária Élelmiszer Zrt. in 2007 for 12 children’s foundations. Regional member companies have been free to decide which foundations...

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Award for EUROPARK

EUROPARK Salzburg operated by SPAR European Shopping Centers received two ISCS-awards at the end of 2007. One was given for architectural solutions and design, while the other was in recognition...

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Mineral water with crystals

Bottles decorated with Swarovski crystals have been introduced by Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. The label of the limited edition mineral water is decorated with 47 crystals of 2 millimetre size....

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Minute prices on top

The story of Plus began in Germany in 1972. Within a short time, there were a thousand Plus stores. Their expansion in Eastern Europe began in 1992. In 2000, Plus...

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EuroShop: all that is important for stores

According to Szilvia Máté, representative of the Düsseldorf exhibition in Hungary, a record number of exhibitors will attend the EuroShop event to be held in Düsseldorf between 23-27. February. 55...

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Bitter-sweet Belgian praline

The Belgian GDP is USD 38,000 and economic growth is 3-5 per cent, but they have their problems too. Theoretically, the Walloons and the Flemish should live together in harmony....

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United against obesity

Lectures on educating people about health and fighting obesity in Europe have been delivered at the conference held by the Food, Lifestyle, Exercise (TÉT) Platform. TÉT is an organisation for...

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Grand Prix for dm

dm drogerie markt received a Hungarian Trade Grand Prix from VOSZ on the European Day of Commerce....

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Palinka speciality by Törley

Szent István Korona Muskotályos Törkölypálinka is made from selected muscatel flavour grapes....

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Super year ahead following a good year

The main topic of the event was the new way of thinking in commerce with 82 lectures delivered by over a hundred presenters. Rewe is the third largest retail enterprise...

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Penny carries on

The first domestic food discount store chain is still expanding. Every settlement with a population of over 6,000 is a potential location for them. Penny stocks over one thousand basic...

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Brands coming to life in stores

Hostess promotions are the biggest “events” that take place inside stores. What are the details which need to be taken into consideration in order to make such events truly effective?...

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About 2007 and 2008

In recent year, our prime ministers have picked up the habit of addressing the public in “State of the Union-style” about the year. This reminds me of the joke: “This...

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Information, hunger

Mella Frewen, general secretary of CIAA, expressed special appreciation at the press conference for the work of the Hungarian platform in introducing RDA labelling, as it is their mission to...

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Looking for a way out

Open and constructive discussion took place at the roundtable conference organised by the Milk Product Council and SOLE-MiZo. The 75 participants were trying to work out the best conditions for...

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Bomba at Sió-Eckes

Sió-Eckes Kft and Büki Üdítő Kft, the manufacturer of Bomba! energy drink have entered into strategic co-operation. In January 2008, Sió-Eckes Kft. is to become the exclusive domestic distributor of...

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Nielsen: ways to be different

A presentation about consumer expectations in retail was held by Sabine Schnell, director of Nielsen retail services in Germany. Retailers in the future will try to be distinctive compared to...

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Auchan: three years of development in sight

Though Auchan did not open any new stores last year, it is possible that they will open two this year. They spent 2007 preparing their workforce for the period of...

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Superior entertainment

Organising events is an ancient activity which has matured over the centuries both in terms of technology and human resources. According to György Pártos, strategic director of Creamteam, success can...

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Master Good keeping pace

In 2007, Master Good Kft. enhanced its position in the retail market by getting a number of new products listed by practically all the major retail chains and substantially boosting...

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Carrier and style: related notions

Karrier és Stílus Kft. held a conference about the notions used in its name on 11. December. Mrs. Csík dr. Klára Kovács, managing director of Karrier és Stílus Kft. spoke...

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Special Grand Marnier

Only 60 bottles of the latest, limited edition Grand Marnier are to be marketed under the name Lounge Edition 2007 by Pernod Ricard Hungary Kft. The design of the bottle...

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Billboard companies joining forces

A strategic alliance has been formed by six advertising companies at the end of November. The companies which provide outdoor advertising services intend to co-ordinate their efforts in serving clients....

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Question:

The question I would like to ask Laura Tengerdi, marketing director of Unilever Algida is: what in her opinion is the perception of ice creams in the Hungarian market, especially...

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CBA unity – beyond borders as well

It was more than 15 years ago that ten private retailers joined forces in order to be able to buy 17 stores which had originally belonged to the state owned....

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Independent profession at last

The Association of Hungarian Event Organisers was established in 1992, and has over 105 members at present. However, this activity was only issued a TEÁOR registration number of its own...

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The secret of real wiener schnitzel

Gathering information and being well informed is essential today, in our accelerated life. We must be familiar with the market we compete in and consumers are also increasingly familiar with...

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Eventful end for the year in the market of sweets

Austerity measures do not seem to have had much effect in the market of sweets, with supply showing dynamic growth. The expanded assortments of Bonbonetti Choco Kft., Nestlé Hungária Kft....

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