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MLBKT: The Purchasing Managers’ Index rose in January
The seasonally adjusted value of the January Purchasing Managers ’Index (PMI) rose 54.9 points from 51.6 in December to the seventh highest January value ever. According to this, the respondents...
Read moreConsumer sentiment in the United States deteriorated in January
Consumer sentiment in the United States deteriorated in January, according to a standard monthly survey by the University of Michigan. The reported data show that the value of the consumer...
Read moreRetail sales in Germany declined more than expected in December
Retail sales in Germany fell much more than expected in December as a result of the austerity measures, due to pandemic. The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) said on Monday...
Read moreBritain is seeking membership in CPTPP
Britain is seeking membership in a comprehensive and forward-looking Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) free trade organization – the British Foreign Office said on Sunday. Foreign trade minister Liz Truss is said...
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Big gains for UK discounters
UK discounters posted double digit sales gains in 2020. The combination of good price-value ratio, the simple shopping experience and the quality of private label product altogether has proven very...
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(HU) Így változtatta meg 2020 a vásárlási szokásainkat
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There is a significant decline in the market for soft drinks
The sales volume of mineral waters, flavored waters, carbonated soft drinks, juices and ice teas decreased by about 8.2 percent to 2.361 billion liters compared to the previous year, the...
Read moreThe Ministry of Agriculture is planning a comprehensive food industry development system
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM) has launched a series of online consultations with the sector’s interest and professional organizations in order to announce food subsidies in line with the needs...
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Emergency rules are changing
The latest Hungarian Gazette was published on Friday, in which the government promulgated the legislation needed to extend the restrictive measures. Restrictions remain until March 1 One of the most...
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KSH: earnings continued to grow
The average gross earnings of full-time employees were 438,200 HUF in November last year, 8.6 percent higher than a year before. The average earnings in November were increased by an...
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Coronavirus and public debt
The GDP data for 2020 have been released, which provides an opportunity to reflect on how last year developed in the light of the numbers, what the strengths are and...
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Analysts: favorable developments in the labor market in December
More favorable developments prevailed in the labor market in December: despite the restrictions, employment increased slightly on a monthly basis, and the annual lag rate also decreased; the government’s workplace...
Read moreThis is how the Austrian capital helps Viennese companies
Vienna has set up a special company to provide a capital injection to traditional capital companies in crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic – Világgazdaság Online, wrote. 40 million euros...
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Economic sentiment in the euro area deteriorated in January
Economic sentiment in the euro area and the European Union deteriorated in January, according to a report by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG EcFin). The...
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Dunkin’ Makes Valentine’s Day Sweeter Than Ever
Dunkin’ is promoting its seasonal menu for Valentine’s Day with an experiential campaign that includes a chance for couples to get married or renew their vows in a drive-thru lane....
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Nébih: Five of six curd products have already been awarded the gold grade of the High Quality Food Mark
Manufacturers and distributors of six products competed for the gold grade of the High Quality Food Mark (KÉÉ) among curd products; five have already been certified, one is still in...
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KSH: 4 and a half million people had a job in December again
The average monthly headcount was 4,500,000 in December last year, 4,000 more than in the previous month and 14,000 less than a year before – the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...
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The importance of private transport has increased during the pandemic
The importance of private transportation has been greatly enhanced by the coronavirus pandemic, as many people choose to travel with their own car to reduce contact with others. In contrast,...
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You also spent four thousand less due to the 19-hour store closure
More precisely, because of the pandemic. In November, four thousand forints remained in your wallet – blokkk.com wrote. The spending per capita value was 99,000 HUF in November in the...
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7-Eleven continues its store evolution
7-Eleven has opened its 5th concept Evolution Store, in the Dallas neighborhood. The concept test stores have realized sales three times original projections. The company incorporated its learnings into new...
Read moreGfK: consumer sentiment deteriorated in Germany
Due to restrictions on the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, German consumer sentiment deteriorated in January, for the fourth consecutive month, according to a survey by the GfK Economic Research...
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Goat milk is consumed in East Africa for thousands of years
People drink goat’s milk in East Africa for thousands of years – an international study found by analyzing ancient proteins. For a long time, archaeologists researched the history of milk...
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Sales of Swiss watches fell last year
Sales in the Swiss watchmaking industry declined last year. A decline in sales was recorded for the 11th consecutive month in December. According to data from the Swiss Watch Industry...
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The gap between wages in the capital and in the countryside has narrowed
In 2020, Budapest was also the best place to earn in Hungary, but rural salaries have caught up significantly with the capital compared to previous years. The highest average salary...
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According to a survey, Hungarian workers expect lasting changes in employment
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Hungarian workers expect lasting changes in employment. Hungarian workers consider job security to be increasingly important, for which they are also willing...
Read moreThe mood of Hungarians is improving, but fears of corruption are growing
The world’s population continues to see the coronavirus as the main threat to society. On the other hand, the Hungarian population is most afraid of financial and political abuses and...
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The vast majority of businesses do not agree with the tightening of KATA
The Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry came to the forefront in 2020 with the proposal to tighten KATA and the proposal to reduce the business tax, which, as expected,...
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The future of the supply chain is cobots, drones and artificial intelligence cameras
According to research by Deloitte Technology Trends 2021, in the near future, data sharing will come to the fore among the participants in the supply chain. The entire product chain...
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From February, the minimum wage will increase to 167,400 HUF gross
From February 1, the gross value of the minimum wage will increase to 167,400 HUF and the gross value of the guaranteed minimum wage to 219 thousand HUF, which means...
Read moreThe country’s wild boar population needs to be reduced
The Hungarian wild boar population needs to be reduced in order to slow down the spread of African swine fever and to make the country free of the disease in...
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