The number of domestic food stores fell by 5 percent in one year

A total of 16 869 general food stores were operating in Hungary at the beginning of this year; 5 percent less than a year before.

860 stores have disappeared from the retail network. Especially the number of the traditional smaller shops decreased with less than 200 square meters retail space, mainly in the southern counties – Nielsen market research company’s survey reveals .

(Source: Nielsen)