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Amazon 2019: Going strong in the USA
Those who visit the USA just occasionally might get the impression that Amazon has conquered the country, e.g. there are Whole Foods stores, Alexa-operated Echoes, PrimeVideo subscriptions, etc. AmazonGo is...
Read moreConsumer Protection Association: Hungarian consumers are buying consciously
Hungarian consumers are spending their money consciously – Baranovszky György, executive chairman of the National Association of Consumer Protection Associations. The CEO said that the increase in conscious shopping was...
Read moreNagy István: 21st Century Developments in the Tokaj Wine Region
The Tokaj Wine Region entered the twenty-first century with a series of investments made between 2016 and 2019 by local government participants with 8.2 billion HUF domestic funding – the...
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GfK: concerns raising about plastic waste in Europe
More than 53 percent of the European consumers consider plastic waste to be one of the biggest global environmental challenges and 44 percent believe it is climate change. When asked...
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Cybercriminals are attacking companies from unexpected directions
According to a global survey by HFS Research and EY 300, companies see the biggest security threat in entering foreign markets (73 percent) and introducing new technologies (66 percent). For...
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Euro area inflation is at its lowest for three years
Euro area inflation fell to a three-year low in October, according to a statement released on Friday by the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat. In the 19 euro area countries,...
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European Commission: The EU is taking action against customs duties on frozen French fries in Colombia
The European Union classifies it as an illegal anti-dumping measure and initiates dispute settlement proceedings against Colombia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over customs duties on frozen French fries...
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Starbucks: Hungarians vote for sustainable solutions
As the holiday season approaches, the Starbucks limited edition red reusable glasses will be available again. Customers can ask for coffee into their own cup in all the domestic shops...
Read moreEurope’s Day in Commerce: Hungarian retail trade is more and more successful
The National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) organised a programme to celebrate Europe’s Day in Commerce for the 15th time. With this event the objective is to put retail...
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Auchan assists Hungarian products
Yann Oudeard, product director of Auchan Retail Magyarország told at the company’s trade forum – where the representative of nearly 50 Hungarian Product trademark users were present – that they...
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Digital ecosystem
On 28 November Heineken was the host of the last POPAI meeting in 2019. Sales director Zoltán Eszéki welcomed participants and gave the floor to the host of the event,...
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20 forecasts for 2020
S marketing agency Acosta, which specialises in the FMCG market, published a 20-point retail forecast on 5 December. Predictions include increased demand for pet food, acceleration in the integration of...
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Most organic farms produce grass
As the result of the ecological tender announced in 2015, the size of the organic farms increased by 48 percent in a single year – agrarszektor.hu wrote. Nevertheless, the proportion...
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Saying thank you the Shop! way
For the first time this year international Marketing at Retail organisation Shop! expressed its gratitude to members by sending an e-card. POPAI Hungary Association also said thank you to the...
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Tesco’s time-travelling Christmas advert will celebrate its 100th anniversary
Tesco has unveiled its 2019 Christmas advertising campaign by sending one of its delivery drivers back in time to celebrate the Big 4 giant’s 100th anniversary. The grocer said its...
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Coca-Cola looks at establishing plastic recycling plant in Australia
Beverage maker Coca-Cola Amatil is looking to establish a major recycled processing plant in Australia with French company Veolia as the drinks giant seeks alternatives to importing recycled plastic for...
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Retail Gazette Loves: The Co-op donates £125,000 to children’s charity
Pledges included a ride on a steam train, an overnight stay at a zoo and Disneyland trip. This month the Co-op donated £125,000 to a children’s charity dedicated to brightening...
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The state still spends the most on the Hungarian media market
Last year, there was no significant difference in the domestic advertising sector, compared to the previous years. Expenditure on state organizations continues to provide the basis for the growth of...
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Allee Shopping Center will be renovated from more than 5.5 billion HUF in 2020
The Allee shopping center in Buda will be renovated from more than 5.5 billion HUF. The construction will begin in the second quarter of 2020 and is expected to be...
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Ecommerce Hungary’s next Meetup
The Ecommerce Hungary Meetup series is for merchants, digital communications and online sales stakeholders. Each month, the series focus on a topic with valuable professional presentations and roundtable discussions. The...
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The basic ecosystem map of Hungary has been completed
The basic map of Hungary’s ecosystem has been completed: the newly born GIS database can be used to examine in detail what kind of habitat each species needs. The completed...
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Bordeaux November Great Tasting – Cabernets and Merlots in Budapest
Hungarian and foreign wines made from the world-famous Bordeaux grape varieties: cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and merlot await visitors to the Great Bordeaux Tasting, where the guests can taste more...
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Law and self-regulation – deepening cooperation
The acceptance of self-regulation by law is already well on its way. As a further step, the ÖRT will offer a special prize for the best scientific student dissertation in...
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MET rewarded a sustainable approach
Sustainable approach of Zwack Unicum Nyrt. supports school talent and provides 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The company has been awarded the MET Innovation and Talent Award...
Read moreItalian gastronomy week in the spirit of conscious nutrition
Conscious nutrition and taste culture are the themes of the 4th Italian Gastronomy Week, where Italian cuisine is promoted from Monday, including tastings, seminars, film screenings and other programs. Massimo...
Read moreDomestic Lean & Green Collaboration For Zero Emission
On 14 November 2019, the GS1 Magyarország Nonprofit Zrt., the Hungarian Logistics Purchase and Inventory Society (MLBKT) and the Hungarian Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands signed a Cooperation...
Read moreFestival of natural drinks and foods in the Bálna
More than 40 Hungarian and foreign producers will taste about 150 natural wines of the 9th Mitiszol? festival on Saturday in the building of Bálna Budapest, where numerous gastronomic exhibitors...
Read moreMoody’s: there will be no global recession, but the escalation of trade wars is a big risk
The global economy is not expected to sink into recession in the next two years, but the biggest global growth risk remains the escalation of trade wars – according to...
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New McDonald’s Restaurant Offers “The Experience of the Future”
The ninth domestic restaurant, McDonald’s, has now been renewed with the “Future Experience” concept: the restaurant, located in the 23rd district near the M5 exit, offers new interiors and services....
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Lion aims to be carbon neutral by 2020
Beverage company Lion has joined 83 other businesses in committing to reach a carbon neutral status in 2020. The brewer will implement a carbon reduction program with certified carbon credits...
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