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Euro area’s foreign trade surplus increased slightly
In September, the euro area had a larger-than-expected trade surplus from the previous month, according to a report by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, on Monday. However, the surplus...
Read moreInflation in the United States in October became the highest of the past thirty years
In October, inflation rose to the highest level in the United States for more than thirty years, according to a statement by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington. Annual...
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The biggest food collection campaign of the year begins on weekends
The Hungarian Food Bank Association is organizing its Christmas Fundraiser again this year, in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation. The three-day long-term food collection campaign is carried out in...
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The essential guide to food and agriculture
New findings indicate the food crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows little sign of abating, and could worsen in the coming months without scaled-up assistance, the...
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Advent fundraising begins in Tesco stores
Tesco joined the Ecumenical Relief Organisation this year. advent fundraising campaign. From 15 November until 24 December, customers of the supermarket chain can support the work of the Relief Organization...
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PICK Salami Special
These noble rot salami variations are made of the best ingredients and smoked on beechwood. They are available for a limited period of time, in special flavours. What makes the...
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Holidays and weekends in the crosshairs of cybercrime
Long weekends are a particularly attractive time for cybercriminals, as their attacks are on the rise these days, the FBI’s headquarters in this area points out. In addition, statistics show...
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We are already wanting to buy real estate online – a revolutionary Hungarian proptech solution helps us to do this
Coronavirus and pessimistic forecasts here or there, the domestic real estate market still does not lose momentum: in the second quarter of 2021, the consolidated housing market price index was...
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Sainsbury’s unveils 2021 Christmas advert
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its much anticipated Christmas advert ‘A Christmas to Savour’. The video celebrates the enjoyment of friends and family coming together, following last Christmas not being “quite as...
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Auchan Retail Portugal Launches Online Gourmet Service
Auchan Retail Portugal has launched Auchan Gourmet online service, which guarantees deliveries nationwide in up to 72 hours. Collection is also possible at any Auchan outlet, or at one of...
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Coop Denmark Tests Cashierless Format
Coop Denmark is testing a cashierless option in a convenience store to allow shoppers to use the store after closing hours. Coop members can now visit the Dagli´Brugsen store in...
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Magazine: Vilmos Csányi: ‘I am a very good old man’
Trade magazin’s Business Podcast, Future Talks with Szilvia Krizsó continues In the latest episode of the Future Talks podcast Szilvia Krizsó’s guest was ethologist Vilmos Csányi. This article features parts...
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Atmedia research: How media effects our shopping habits?
Atmedia and Gfk Hungária examined the media usage of main shopping groups of GfK household panel . The results were then compared to FMCG shopping volumes. It turned out that...
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EU forecast: Hungary’s economic growth will remain strong in 2022
Hungary’s economic growth will remain strong at 5.4 percent in 2022 thanks to fiscal stimulus measures, but is expected to slow to 3.2 percent in 2023 as policy support gradually...
Read moreITM: Hungary is the first in Europe to use the super-fast internet
According to the latest EU summary, Hungary is leading the way in the field of 1 Gbps (gigabit / second) internet subscriptions, the Deputy State Secretary for Digitization of the...
Read more80 percent of the corn was harvested in Zala County
More than 80 percent of the corn produced on 31,630 hectares in Zala County has already been harvested, with an average yield of 8.4 tons per hectare, the county president...
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AM: higher grape purchase prices can be achieved through joint selling
In addition to the mechanization of viticulture, the modernization of plantations, and the simplification of administrative and tax rules, the government also helps wine growers with the possibility of establishing...
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Regio Játék: Hungarians spend billions on Christmas games and toys
The strongest period of the gaming market is starting. According to the data of Regio Játék, 60 percent of the total annual turnover of about 55 billion forints will be...
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World food import bill to reach a record high in 2021
Global food trade has accelerated and is poised to hit an all-time record in both volume and value terms, according to a new report released today by the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Another record-breaking Alibaba turnover on Singles Day
Another record-breaking. Chinese online retailer, Alibaba, saw record-breaking sales on Singles Day, Alibaba reported on Friday. Alibaba Tmall’s e-commerce platform had total sales of 540.3 billion yuans (84.54 billion USD)...
Read moreConsumer sentiment in the United States deteriorated to a one-decade low in November
As a result of soaring inflation, consumer sentiment in the United States deteriorated to a decade low in November, according to a standard monthly survey by the University of Michigan....
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Magazine: Business Days 2021 – The 8th wonder of the world (Part 1)
Nearly 800 participants turned up to discuss the 8th wonder of the world – the restart of the sector – during the 5 five days of the Business Days conference,...
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World Diabetes Day: Representatives of 31-50 year olds spend the most on diabetes services
Diabetes is a growing threat to people’s health worldwide, with 537 million adults living with diabetes in the 20-79 age group, according to the International Diabetes Association. According to 2019...
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SPAR has renewed its four stores from more than HUF 2.5 billion
Az üzletlánc országszerte folytatja áruházfelújítási programját, melynek elsődleges céljai között szerepel a vásárlók minőségi kiszolgálása és a környezeti terhek csökkentése. Legutóbb három megye négy településén korszerűsítette üzleteit a SPAR, melyek...
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Tesco’s local community support programme is still a week away
Tesco has extended the application phase of its “You choose, we will help you” programme, so the new application deadline is 19 November. With the initiative launched for the 10th...
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dm successfully completed the last financial year
dm has successfully followed its strategy in changing circumstances, further strengthening synergies between online and offline shopping forms and providing innovative solutions to help everyone do their shopping according to...
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Lidl kitchen comes with its own cookbook
Lidl kitchen presents: The school of food! the latest volume of the company’s successful and deservedly popular cookbook series. In the new book, the authors, under the direction of Michelin-starred...
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The Hungarian market is small, but there is a raison d’être for subscription online media
Világszerte több mint 435 százalékkal nőtt a subscription-alapú szolgálatások és tartalmak piaca az elmúlt 10 évben, miközben az emberek 78 százaléka rendelkezik legalább egy rendszeres előfizetéssel. Különösen nagyot robbant a trend...
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HARIBO Exotix
We at HARIBO know how great a bit of refreshment feels in the summer heat, so this year we put a light and pleasantly sour product on the market, containing...
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New professional recognitions for COOP employees
Prestigious professional awards were presented on 4 November on the occasion of the European Trade Day, in which the outstanding work of several employees of the COOP Economic Group was...
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