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Love in the Time of Cholera aka a warning from Mother Earth
The famous book by Gabriel Garcia Márquez has become topical from a different perspective recently. Perhaps the most important conclusion that can be drawn from it is there is only...
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RetailZoom:Exploding categories for the Domestic Chains
In our latest article we have shown how the outburst of the Corona Virus has completely changed consumer shopping habits in the Domestic Chains (and everywhere else) in just a...
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POPAI-news: No more Flying Dutchman
POPAI and Shop!* chapters keep in touch and the member organizations are constantly informing each other about the consequences of the virus situation, with particular regard to the development of...
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The domestic brewing industry was united for small-scale beers
The restrictions and closures created by the corona virus have completely disrupted everyday life and business life. Responding to the situation, the brewing industry is helping each other and the...
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The packaging industry could change radically
Recently, the packaging industry is experiencing very strong impulses, which are expected to significantly transform the industry and accelerate its earlier processes. The EU ban on single use plastics from...
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ITM: unjustified accumulation results in the increase of household waste
Excessive accumulation of basic consumer goods has led to an increase in waste, and unused and deteriorated non-durable products that pose an enormous burden on the environment, the Ministry of...
Read moreMLBKT: the value of the purchasing manager index decreased by almost half
In March, the impact of the coronavirus epidemic unfolded. The Purchasing Manager index fell to 29.1 points from the previous month’s 50.3 points – the Hungarian Logistics, Purchasing and Inventory...
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Competition law can also be rewritten by the coronavirus epidemic
Collaboration and state involvement are essential to address the economic effects of the crisis caused by the coronavirus, but no matter how. The widespread shock to the economy as a...
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Tips for working from home
The AFP News Agency estimates that nearly 1 billion people from 50 countries have recently been asked to work from home, and that number is growing day by day. For...
Read moreLogistics organizations. urgent measures are needed to secure the transport of goods
Urgent measures are needed to prevent the logistics sector, which plays an essential role in defense, in supplying the population and maintaining the economy, in the short term. Gridlocks around...
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The Takarékbank started to adjust the limit of POS terminals before the deadline
The limit for POS terminals operated by Takarékbank (Savings Bank) for card payments is being constantly adjusted so that before the April 15 deadline, one-touch purchase of 15 thousand forints...
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Prohibition of termination: can leases be terminated?
For the most severely affected sectors, leases for non-residential premises may not be terminated by June 30, 2020, according to a government decree. However, what about a breach of contract?...
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(HU) Így alakult a pánik-index a járvány idején a fogyasztás szempontjából
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(HU) Podcast – Dr. Nagy István és Győrffy Balázs: A koronavírus-járvány várható hatásai
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Read moreWe don’t have to worry about food shortages
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no shortage of food in Hungary, and this will continue in the coming months. The government is making every effort to continue to...
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KSH: average earnings increased by 9.2 percent in January
National average gross earnings in January were 375 thousand HUF, up 9.2 percent year-on-year, while excluding the public sector they were HUF 385 thousand 300 HUF, up 8.8 percent. For...
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PayPal takes it all – Revolut has become a topic of speech
Our relationship with payment has changed dramatically in recent weeks. If possible, we do not touch cash and avoid personal payment situations. And, of course, service providers have also stepped...
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The purchase price of lamb in Italy has fallen
Purchase price per kilo of easter lamb on Italian market reduced by more than half euro after the outbreak, with dealers citing supply, processing, marketing problems – the vice president...
Read moreMagosz: no obstacles to agricultural work
No obstacles occured to agricultural work due to the coronavirus pandemic situation – the president of the Association of Hungarian Farmers’ and Cooperatives (Magosz) on the told M1 news channel....
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People’s anger overtook pharmacies and merchants
Recently, there have been countless outrageous comments in social media stating that face masks are almost on the verge of being unaffordable. Inexplicable shoppers, public figures scoff at pharmacies and...
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Whether competitors can cooperate in an emergency
Given the state of emergency, it may be appropriate for competitors to work together to ensure scarce products and fair distribution, says a joint statement issued by the European Competition...
Read moreEU: the concept of vegetables has expanded
The definition of vegetables at EU level has been expanded and clarified. Here’s a list of what species of plants intended for agricultural or horticultural production are now called vegetables...
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The rate of increase in consumer prices in the euro area slowed down in March
The rate of increase in consumer prices in the euro area in March has slowed and moved further away from the inflation target, according to a flash estimate by the...
Read moreA lakossági fogyasztás zuhanására számítanak Ausztriában
Több mint nyolcmilliárd euróval csökkenhetnek az idén a lakossági fogyasztási kiadások Ausztriában a koronavírus-járvány miatt az osztrák Wifo gazdaságkutató intézet prognózisa szerint. Jürgen Bierbaumer-Polly, a Wifo közgazdászának a számításai szerint...
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Urgent resources were provided to help the needy in food shopping in Italy
Four-and-a-half billion euros urgent budget aid willhelp Italians in financial difficulties to buy groceries, medicines and vital supplies during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) – according to Prime Minister’s announcement-....
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Magazine: Looking for solutions
According to Gergely Lakatos, CEO of Panyolai Szilvórium Zrt., it is the pálinka category that must cope with the highest tax burden and the biggest illegal market. Companies are trying...
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POPAI-news: Condom turnover is rising
POPAI and Shop!* chapters keep in touch and the member organizations are constantly informing each other about the consequences of the virus situation, with particular regard to the development of...
Read moreNielsen: we spent 57 billion HUF in hypermarkets, supermarkets and drugstores Between March 9-14
By the time of COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak (week 10), 98 percent of Hungarians had heard of the epidemic, and six out of 10 were worried about it before the infection...
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There will be fresh Hungarian eggs on the shelves of the shops at Easter
The Hungarian Egg Hybrid Breeders ‘and Egg Producers’ Association (Egg Association) is preparing for Easter, so the Hungarians do not have to worry, there will be enough fresh eggs on...
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