Market News

Consumers spending more wisely

According to Mrs. Szalóky Judir Tóth, director of Nielsen, the majority of consumers have maintained their level of consumption. In fact, sales have expanded in half of the 20 largest...

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Digital and universal electronics selling well

In the central and eastern European region, the sales of non-perishable consumer goods are becoming increasingly concentrated. According to a survey by the Gfk Group, online sales are growing as...

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Delayed changes

It was good news for players in the FMCH market that the recession resulting from the restrictive economic measures introduced last autumn had been delayed. However, it is bad news...

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From store to store in Shanghai (part 3.) – Tesco

Within the single hour I spent in a Tesco in Shanhai, I had seen 37 signs saying “cheaper” in both Chinese and English. There is always plenty of activity to...

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Christmas on shelves

Precise planing is needed in order to achieve the major boost in sales that is expected in the Christmas season. Most companies begin planning their special packages and offers for...

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Risks can be reduced

According to a presentation by Éva Palócz, general director of KOPINT-TÁRKI Konjunktrúrakutató Zrt. held at the conference organised by Coface Hungary in Göd, on 11. October, a large part of...

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Brands and prices in a Shanghai supermarket

I have dotted down the prices of a few branded products also known in Hungary, for the sake of comparison. Products are arranged in the order we see them from...

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All kinds of pleasant things in their bag

Renewed popularity of the red Santa Claus bags is not only due to the prevalent “retro” trend. Sales of branded, premium chocolates will be supported by spectacular POS tools. Several...

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JEREMIE: program for small SME-s

One quarter of Hungarian SME-s are capable of rapid growth, even if they are located in backward regions. Recognising the importance of SME-s and their difficulties in finding access to...

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Milan, part 1. – Coop, Via Arona: colours, lights, live music

According to Domenico Protti, regional director of the largest Italian food retailer, Coop Italia, colours are very important inside stores. They have studied the effect different colours have on turnover...

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Fondants with double function

Though we do not have sales figures about the market of fondants, no radical changes were been seen last year. According to Imre Horváth, general director of Sweet Point Zrt.,...

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What is the program offering?

The most important form of financing for creditworthy micro enterprises so far neglected by banks is micro loans at market interest rates. The program will involve a significantly wider spectrum...

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When food safety is uncertain

In our third and final report about the CIES conference held in Shanghai, we focus on the issue of food safety. The title of the presentation by James Morehouse, senior...

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Season of fragrances

Perfumes are popular as Christmas gifts. As a result of growing incomes, the marketing efforts of distributors and the proliferation of western culture, demand is growing. Segmentation of the perfume...

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„An extra wallet which can be opened”

According to László Krisán, general director of KA-VOSZ Zrt., Széchenyi Card has become a leading product in the market among small enterprises, filling a gap which traditional financing tools had...

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Perfume market becoming more masculine

According to data from MEMRB Market Research, the perfume market produced growth of 9 per cent in terms of value in the September 2006 – August 2007 period. Seven out...

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How does it work?

Széchenyi Card is a form of financing for SME-s, with preferential interest rates subsidised by the government, which is intended to improve their liquidity. Access to this form of financing...

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Szechenyi Card on the short list of European Enterprise Awards

To be on the short list is a big honor for Szechenyi Card and the organisations behind. A 13strong shortlist has been selected for the European Enterprise Awards 2007, which...

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Functional food market grown dynamic in the UK

Some 97% of British consumers have bought some sort of food with an added health benefit, according to a survey from Nielsen. According to the research company, the UK functional...

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Store chain privatisation in Serbia

The country's biggest department store chain, Robne Kuce Beograd, was sold to a local businessman for 360 million euros. The bankrupt state-owned chain owns some 240,000 square metres of retail...

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Metro wholesale center in Far-East

The assortment, service and architecture of the Metro Cash & Carry wholesale center in Lahore have been tailored to the specific needs of commercial customers in Pakistan.  More than 20,000...

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Barcode for agricultural products in China

During the campaign the government said more than 300,000 technical staff went to rural areas in the last month, nearly 200 illegal food companies have been shut. The system of...

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Diabetic grain producing in Szeged

This week started the producing again in Gabonatermesztesi Kutato Kht- famous of guar gum cases.  A row material and the plant, producing diabetic grain is strongly supervised, the feed made...

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Idea of a Barcode trolley is on the top

Consumers are more interested than ever in the details of the products they consume. According to a Shopper Research by IGD 30% of shoppers would be interested in using barcode...

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Carlsberg to distribute Budvar

Danish brewer has signed a distribution deal with Budejovicky Budvar to distribute its products in Denmark. Carlsberg's independent company, House of Beer will take over the distribution of the Czech...

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Pig –farmers to strike

On 15th November the pig-farmer want to protest in front of stores against supermarket chains. The feed price growth but not the agricultural procurement price, which make the pig-farmers bitter....

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New relabeling story

This time more than 15 tons of coffee and candies would be relabeled for 2008 in a distributor's depot.  The authority found a relabel machine too. The products would be...

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Conference about Mystery Shopping

Aim of The Mystery Shopping Day ,organized by Client First Consulting Kft. , wanted to focus the leaders interest on the benefits of mystery shopping and to show to good...

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Kremlin orders a freeze on food prices

Food producers and big retailers have agreed to freeze prices on milk, bread, eggs and other staples until January 31 in a deal announced by the Agriculture Ministry. The price...

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