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Alza.hu distributed several million forints
As it has done every year since 2021, last Christmas, Alza.hu donated a significant amount to charity. The 8,000,000 forints offered were distributed based on the votes of Hungarian colleagues...
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All European trade must prepare for Trump’s tariffs
Europe must prepare for potential trade tariffs from new US President Donald Trump, warned Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), at the World Economic Forum in Davos....
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Understanding megatrends can help you achieve sustainable growth
The 2020s are a period of transformation of major global economic systems, when the totality of changes reaches a critical magnitude. Knowledge of the historically significant changes and megatrends taking...
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France welcomed 100 million foreign tourists last year
France welcomed 100 million foreign visitors in 2024, the year of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, generating 71 billion euros in revenue, the tourism ministry announced. “These figures...
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Carrefour Exits Oman, Expands Delivery In Spain, Launches New Loyalty Programme In France
After nearly three decades of operation in Oman, French retailer Carrefour has ceased its operations in the country. Carrefour, a major player in the Middle East with over 320 stores...
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Amazon: ‘Climate Pledge Friendly-label boosts sales’
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released a study indicating that joining the Climate Pledge Friendly program results in a 12.5 percent increase in sales for sellers on the marketplace. Especially products...
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AB InBev forms energy-drinks “partnership” with 1st Phorm
The companies will work together to launch a new energy drinks brand in the middle of this year. Anheuser-Busch InBev is making a play in the US energy-drinks category through...
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A report of several hundred pages was prepared on the future of the world
A scientific report of several hundred pages has been prepared on the future of the world, which reveals how global environmental and social crises, such as water and food problems...
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Beyond Meat partners with McDonald’s to offer plant-based chicken nuggets in France
In France McDonald’s has launched a new plant-based product in collaboration with Beyond Meat: Veggie McPlant Nuggets are now available in 1,560 restaurants across the country. Made from pea protein,...
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Here’s how companies can reduce their hygiene carbon footprint in four steps
With smart solutions, companies can reduce waste, reduce their carbon footprint and improve operational efficiency. Recently recognized as a Superbrand again, Tork offers four practical steps to help its customers...
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The United States is leaving the World Health Organization
The United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO), Donald Trump, the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, announced. Trump justified his decision by saying that...
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The circle is closing: the proof is already in stores that the returned Szentkirályi bottles will become bottles again
The collection and recycling of recyclable materials introduces a new approach to the economy as a whole, in which used PET bottles can be seen as valuable secondary raw materials,...
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The Office of Education has developed new curriculum for commercial training centers in collaboration with Tesco
The Education Office has developed a new, state-accredited curriculum covering the entire spectrum of commerce, in collaboration with Tesco, Tesco told MTI on Tuesday. According to the information, the curriculum,...
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Are guest workers really taking away Hungarian jobs?
No, on the contrary: market experience shows that employing guest workers results in more investments and thus in more (and better) jobs for Hungarian workers! However, if administrative restrictions further...
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NAV: Redemption fee is not taxable for private individuals
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has issued a statement on the tax implications of the 50-forint fee of the mandatory redemption system, which is part of the regulation...
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PENNY provided assistance to more than 53 thousand people in need in 2024
Food rescue, equestrian therapy, fulfilling the wishes of sick children and supporting people living in foster families – some of the highlighted areas of PENNY’s 2024 charity activities. In the...
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Make sustainability an easy-to-get bonus
As the financial woes of consumers have eased in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis, the focus has shifted to other fears, such as health and the environment. These concerns...
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GKI: Large investments supported by the government are destroying the local labor market
The Hungarian government has announced several large investments in recent years as part of the country’s reindustrialization. These include CATL and BMW in Debrecen, BYD in Szeged, and the battery...
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More than 5.5 million Hungarians are overweight
Obesity has become one of the most significant epidemics of our time: more than 1 billion people worldwide, and several million in our country, struggle with obesity or overweight, and...
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Majority of shoppers use generative AI without realising it
According to a new study, 71% of consumers in the US are unaware that they are using generative AI while shopping online. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Croatian Entrepreneurs’ Association calls for uniform reduction of VAT on food
Due to excessive price increases, the Croatian Entrepreneurs’ Association (UGP) is calling for a uniform reduction in the VAT on food products, the organization said on Tuesday, responding to consumer...
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Fad or effective help? – 4+1 misconceptions about airfryer
Hot air ovens, or as almost everyone knows them, airfryer, are becoming increasingly popular, but many of you have probably only recently started using the kitchen appliance you received for...
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Trenkwalder: The average hourly wage of manual workers will exceed 2,100 forints by the end of 2024
The average gross hourly wage of skilled and trained workers performing manual labor was HUF 2,130 by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, a 9.1 percent increase compared...
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Small and medium-sized businesses will receive great support this year
The Hungarian government is supporting small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to an unprecedented extent this year, announced Tamás Menczer, a Fidesz-KDNP member of parliament, on Tuesday at the opening of the...
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New CEO at iCentre
Csaba Gyarmati will take over the CEO duties of iCentre from January 20, 2025. In his new position, the manager with extensive experience in the trade of Apple products will...
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Surprising things discovered about diet pills
A comprehensive study involving two million people has revealed that popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy do not only help with weight loss, but can also have...
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Grocery Content on TikTok is Trending
As a powerful marketing tool for businesses across industries, including grocery retailers, the TikTok’s short form engaging videos appeal especially to younger audiences, providing a big opportunity for retailers to...
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Heineken Contributes Close To €5bn To Spanish Economy
Heineken contributed €4.84 billion to the Spanish economy in 2023, equating to 0.3% of the national GDP, a new report prepared by PwC for Heineken España has found – ESM...
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Edeka launches new advertising network in two thousand stores
One of Germany’s leading grocery chains, Edeka, has launched its new nationwide advertising network embracing more than 3,500 digital screens in 2,000 stores. Advertisers will be able to run their...
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The VOSZ Barometer is low, but the outlook is encouraging
The main indicator of the VOSZ Barometer, launched two years ago, fell to a record low in the last quarter of 2024. During a background discussion presenting the results of...
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