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We know wines better than before
Our magazine has asked some of the wine market’s top representatives about consumer preferences, the role retail chains play in the world of Hungarian wines and the importance of wine...
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Magazine: Microfibre cloth is the new star in cleaning
According to the experts of Freudenberg Háztartási Cikkek Bt., shopper basket value is growing in the category of household cleaners. Marketing manager Edit Oláh called our attention to the fact...
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100 first brand posts on the seven years old Instagram
Instagram celebrates its ninth birthday in October 2010, launching its world conquest. By the way, iStory.hu examined when and with what success the first Instagram brand pages with the most...
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The contamination of fishponds was examined
In every field, Hungary ‘s first comprehensive survey of fish pond contamination, organic and inorganic pollutants in fish, the effects of processing and transportation, and microbiological risks has brought positive...
Read moreHungary’s competitiveness improved
Hungary is one place ahead of last year, ranking 52nd in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 Competitiveness Ranking, confirming that Hungary’s economic policy is on the right track, while...
Read moreAn agreement has been concluded between the Takarék Group and the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Fund
A strategic agreement has been signed between Takarékbank Zrt. and the Agricultural Business Credit Guarantee Fund (AVHGA) to improve access to credit for agricultural and food companies – the financial...
Read moreThe EP asks the European Commission for a new proposal to protect bees
MEPs adopted a resolution on Wednesday calling for greater protection of bees and calling on the European Commission to draft a new proposal after Member States say they have loosened...
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The private sector of the euro area grew slightly in October
As a result of weaker demand, the euro area private sector grew slightly less than expected in October – according to preliminary Purchasing Manager Indexes of the London-based IHS Markit...
Read moreAfrican-made smartphones are coming
Rwanda showcases the world’s first truly African-made smartphones – origo wrote. The Dubai-based Mara Group electronics division is dedicated to competing on cheaper Samsung devices with new models. The company...
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Schwarz Group is the No.1 grocery retailer in the Czech Republic
Schwarz Group is the leading retailer in the Czech Republic – and in Europe – as sales of the group soared by nearly 36 percent last year. Lidl and Kaufland...
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Magazine: Candies are in a good mood
Candy volume sales grew twice as fast as the average of the confectionery market. Ákos Perjés, general manager of marketing and sales at Haribo Hungária Kft. told our magazine that...
Read moreCoface: growth in the region may slow in the coming years
Although the Central and Eastern European region’s GDP growth is impressive at EU level, growth may slow in the coming years, with regional GDP rising by 3.6 percent in 2019...
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Google, Samsung, Pick are the strongest brands in Hungary
Google is at the forefront of the 2019 national representative survey of the VMLY & R advertising agency again, which provides an overview of how brands are perceived by Hungarian...
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The NAK draws attention to the difference between Halloween pumpkins and real pumpkins
Pumpkin consumption is increasingly popular in the fall and Halloween pumpkin carving at the end of October, but while the former are delicious, not all of the pumpkins for decorative...
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Do you know how much food you waste? Now find out exactly per gram!
The National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) awaits volunteers to find out if the amount of food wasted in Hungarian households has changed. The primary purpose of the November survey...
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Kavosz: the Széchenyi Card Program is an economic strategy and a rewarding business support
The Széchenyi Card Program, which finances small and medium-sized enterprises with favorable terms and short-term loans, is not only an economically strategically important product, but also a state-subsidized enterprise support...
Read moreThe MNB is characterized by strong demand and tight supply in the commercial real estate rental and investment market
Due to strong rental demand, the vacancy rate in the Budapest office and industrial logistics market dropped to another historic minimum in the first half of the year. Investment market...
Read moreHoney day, every day! – the autumn honey campaign has started
The Ministry of Agriculture (AM), the Agricultural Marketing Center (AMC), the National Association of Hungarian Beekeepers (OMME) and the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) are promoting the consumption of honey...
Read moreBisnode: the number of firms has reduced in every region of the country
By the end of the third quarter of 2019, more than eight thousand companies were operating in Hungary less than a year before. Unlike previous periods, all regions of the...
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The new American apple variety promises to be successful
Cosmic Crisp apples are already available in the US and will be delivered overseas in the spring of 2020. The American-bred new apple promises to be a true global bestseller...
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Swiss watch exports increased
Switzerland’s watch exports increased significantly in September on a year-on-year basis, to a much greater extent than in August. According to the Swiss watchmaking association’s website, September exports amounted to...
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Magazine: How much is it worth for you
Hungarians have spent more money on pálinka recently, and the demand for high quality products has also increased – informed László Nagy, CEO of Kunság-Szesz. In his view the image...
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EuroShop 2020: The technology of the future in the retail of today
Future-oriented and dynamic – this is the motto of the EuroShop 2020 trade show, where this year 2,400 exhibitors from 58 countries will be present, to the delight of probably...
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Podcast series about retail trends
Just like in eating, the on-the-go consumption of news is more and more popular. Shop! Marketing at Retail has reacted to this trend by launching a series of podcasts, titled...
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Bitters which are so sweet to our hearts
Bitter liqueur sales are slowly but steadily growing. According to a Nielsen survey done in 2017, Hungarians spend HUF 80 billion on spirits a year – informed László Nagy, CEO...
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Kaufland to introduce aluminium lids for milkshakes
German retailer Kaufland has announced plans to replace plastic lids from all ‘K-to go’ milkshakes with aluminium lids, starting in October 2019. In March the retailer already replaced plastic lids...
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500th Rewe-To-Go store opens
The 500th Rewe-To-Go store has opened in partnership with Aral, at a gas station in Garching (near Munich). When the partnership between Rewe and Aral was announced in 2016, the...
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Etruria Retail has joined Carrefour in Italy
Etruria Retail, which operates 200 stores in Tuscany, has teamed up with Carrefour Italy. By working together, Carrefour and Etruria Retail would be able to combine the brand recognition and...
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Poundland trials frozen food products
Poundland is trialling a new fresh and frozen range as part of its continued efforts to satisfy a wider range of shoppers’ needs. The retailer has partnered with frozen food...
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Edeka offers more products online at Netto
Edeka’s Netto platform currently offers around 1,000 grocery, health and cosmetics products, but this will be increased to 2,000. This step means that around 40 percent of Netto’s total grocery...
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