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Signs of growth are already visible in the Hungarian retail sector
According to the latest statistics, the Hungarian retail sector is already showing signs of growth, but the pace of development lags behind the performance of neighboring countries. While the volume...
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The division of the world economy into Western and Eastern blocs poses many dangers
The global economic split into Western and Eastern blocs could cause damage on a scale that would exceed the economic impact of the 2008 global financial crisis and the pandemic....
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The EU has approved another alternative protein source: flour beetle larva powder
The European Union has taken another step towards the introduction of alternative protein sources: on 20 January it authorised the marketing of powdered larvae of the UV-treated common mealworm (Tenebrio...
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In Croatia, a boycott was held to protest inflation
In Croatia, stores were almost completely empty on Friday, January 24, after citizens joined a social media campaign calling for people to avoid shopping in protest against high inflation. According...
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The rise of alcohol-free wines: dynamic growth and domestic successes
The non-alcoholic wine market has shown significant growth in recent years, and the annual growth of the category is expected to exceed 7-10 percent in the coming years. Europe and...
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Beetroot is experiencing a renaissance in Hungary
Beetroot production and consumption have shown significant growth in Hungary in recent years. According to the National Chamber of Agriculture and the Hungarian Fruit and Vegetable Association (FruitVeB), the beetroot...
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More and more furniture stores and DIY store chains accept the SZÉP Card
More and more large furniture stores and DIY store chains are joining the SZÉP Card acceptance, which enables purchases for home renovation purposes. Most recently, Praktiker announced that customers can...
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An everyday nutrient bomb
Smoothies don’t just play an important role in health-conscious eating. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/12-01 Pre-packed smoothies represent a practical choice, providing a quick nutritional...
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KPMG at the World Economic Forum 2025: Collaboration for the Intelligent Era
KPMG will once again be a keynote speaker at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from 20-24 January. The main theme of the event is “Collaborating for the...
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AI integration and personalized services will be the hit of this year
The biggest technological challenges for the banking sector in 2025 will be the introduction and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer management and internal processes of financial institutions, meeting...
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GLAMOUR Valentine’s Day: the exclusive shopping holiday is coming in February
The GLAMOUR Valentine’s Days powered by ROSSMANN event will be held for the first time between February 10-16, offering special discounts to those interested in beauty, hygiene products and decorative...
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Honey with Viagra is catching up
In recent years, Viagra honey, a product mixed with sildenafil or tadalafil and used as an aphrodisiac, has become increasingly popular in France. Honey, which contains the main active ingredient...
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Wizz Air approaches historic milestone: Ambitious plans for 2025
According to Wizz Air CEO József Váradi, 2025 could bring more success than ever for the company. Despite last year’s difficulties, the airline expects 75 million passengers, which would represent...
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Ominous signs in the sky of the German economy: layoffs at supermarket chains
German unemployment has remained low, but the country’s economy is facing increasing challenges. The wave of layoffs, which initially affected industry, has now also reached the service sector. In retail,...
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Perplexity now competes with the biggest players
AI-powered search engine Perplexity’s shopping assistant, launched in the US, not only allows product search and comparison, but also instant shopping. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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Fresh Corner café opens at Corvinus University of Budapest
MOL has opened its latest Fresh Corner store in a new location, at Corvinus University of Budapest. The café, integrated into the university environment, is located at the Közgáz Campus,...
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Hallelujah is the name of the ice cream of the Jubilee Year
The official artisanal ice cream of the Jubilee Year has been named Hallelujah, created by a Sicilian pastry chef and available for pilgrims to try in St. Peter’s Square in...
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Important deadline for beekeepers
Applications for support can be submitted from January 27 for the call for proposals entitled “Animal welfare support in the beekeeping sector”, which aims to preserve the health of bee...
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Hungarian spas: challenges and opportunities
Hungary is a country of thermal waters, with more than 400 spas and swimming pools, many of which are famous for their medicinal waters. However, in recent years, the Covid...
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NGM: there is huge interest in the new cafeteria element
There is huge interest in the housing subsidy that can be applied for from January 1, the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Economy said in the program Vasárnapi újság...
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Beetroot is an increasingly popular vegetable among producers and consumers
The area under beetroot cultivation in our country is increasing year by year, and thanks to the modernization of production, the average yield per hectare is also continuously increasing –...
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Ahold Delhaize is launching a range of 500 new private brand products in consistent packaging with labels in four languages, for its chains in Czechia, Greece, Romania and Serbia. The group is aiming to raise the sales share for private brands to 45 % by 2028.
Az Ahold Delhaize holland kiskereskedelmi csoport 500 új saját márkás terméket vezet be, egységes csomagolással és négy nyelvű címkézéssel csehországi, görögországi, romániai és szerbiai üzleteiben. A vállalat célja, hogy 2028-ra...
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Mercadona Customers Get Personalised AI Grocery Assistant
Customers of Spanish retail chain Mercadona can now access a personalised AI grocery assistant that aims to simplify the planning of weekly meals and grocery shopping. MercadonIA is an independent...
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Miskolc receives 1.29 billion forints in extraordinary government support for the reconstruction of the burned cave bath
Miskolc will receive 1.29 billion forints of extraordinary government support for the first phase of the reconstruction of the burned cave bath – announced József Tóth-Szántai (Fidesz-KDNP-Pont Mi Association), the...
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Hungarian families’ spending on foreign travel has increased significantly
The strengthening of consumer confidence is unbroken, and one of the most important signs of this is that Hungarian families are becoming more and more courageous and spending more on...
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German Outdoor Advertising Market Breaks Records in 2024
In 2024, the German outdoor advertising market surpassed the €3 billion gross revenue mark for the first time, increasing its share of traditional advertising spend to 9.2%, according to the...
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Generali research: Only a tenth of Hungarians think 2025 will be a fantastic year
The Hungarian population is less concerned about the spread of international war and more about inflation and further price increases, according to a representative study by Generali, which examined the...
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Péter Szijjártó: the government treats the food industry as a sector of strategic importance
The government treats the food industry, which currently employs around 145,000 people, as a sector of strategic importance, and 287 large investments worth 1,400 billion forints have been made in...
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Fidelity: What can we expect after Trump’s first days?
President Trump’s first day in office was in line with his campaign promises, and he addressed several issues that are important to his base of voters, including immigration control, reducing...
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Gergely Gulyás: retail turnover has been growing for 13 months, and domestic tourism broke all records last year
The government is optimistic because the Hungarian economy is on the verge of serious growth, the minister leading the Prime Minister’s Office stated on Thursday in Budapest, on Kormányinfo. Gergely...
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