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Every third Hungarian cardholder regularly pays with their mobile
Mastercard published the results of its research entitled “Bank Card Usage Habits and Attitudes” at the end of March. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With...
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Germany’s REWE to open a vegan store this spring
According to a report published on Plant Based News, REWE is planning to open a purely vegan store in Berlin, as there is a huge demand for plant-based foods in...
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Mogyi introduces new product to support healthy lifestyle
In Hungary the overconsumption of animal protein is common. Experts say that 50% protein intake should come from plants and another 50% from animal sources. This article is available for...
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Brand reputation could suffer because of falling living standards
KPMG’s Global Customer Experience Excellence Research 2023-2024 report has summarised the experiences of more than 81,000 customers in 21 countries. The survey covers around 3,000 brands. This article is available...
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Food price increase to slow down significantly this year
Erste told at a press conference in April that food prices will continue to rise in Hungary in 2024, but after the significant increase in the past two years, the...
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GKI is more pessimistic than the government about growth, inflation and public finances
GKI hasn’t changed its 2-2.5% growth forecast for 2024. However, it has lowered its inflation forecast to 5.5%. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The expected...
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Raw milk’s price stays put
According to AKI PÁIR, the producer price of raw milk in Hungary was HUF 164.3/kg in February 2024. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 With a...
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Joint workshop by ÖRT and the Ministry of Justice
With record attendance, the Advertising Self Regulatory Board (ÖRT) held its first joint workshop with experts from the Ministry of Justice, about the activities of the consumer protection authority in...
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One in four consumers buys second-hand goods to protect the environment
Owing to increasing living costs and consumer commitment to a more sustainable lifestyle, today it is no longer a shame to buy second-hand goods or have broken products repaired, according...
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Accessible products can be a real help for people with disabilities
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 30 million adults face visual challenges in Europe alone and 200 million people suffer from hearing loss. This article is available for reading...
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European Private Label Awards 2024 winners announced
The European Private Label Awards, organised by ESM: European Supermarket Magazine, attracted 68 entries this year, with 21 innovations in 17 categories. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Rapid digitalisation in pharmacies
This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 This is what impatient customers dream about Dr István Vámossy, general manager of Gollmann Magyarország/Pharmamatrix Kft. believes that digitalisation and...
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Self-checkouts also need a better strategy to succeed
Grocery Dive’s report on self-service checkouts and Mordor Intelligence’s forecast suggest that the self-service checkout market can grow by an average of 10.2% per year between 2024 and 2028. This...
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An all-around convincing performance by this year’s EuroCIS
This year’s EuroCIS – the leading trade fair for the retail technology industry – was a big success. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 The trade...
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The missing workforce – Lawyers from PwC Legal, Dr László Szűcs and Dr Melinda Molnár were the guests of Chain Bridge Club
At the end of December, a new law on the entry and residence of third-country nationals was passed. Then we had to wait another two months for detailed procedural rules,...
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Conad Adriatico’s expansion in Albania
Italy’s Conad Adriatico continues its expansion in Albania, opening a new supermarket in the capital city of Tirana. With this move the cooperative’s store number reaches 44 in Albania and...
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SPAR South Africa is targeting both affluent and lower-income shoppers
South African grocery retailers are modifying their strategies to appeal to both affluent and low-income shoppers. While competitors, including the country’s leading grocery retailer Shoprite and Pick’n’Pay have brands that...
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DIA to close more than half its stores in Brazil
Spanish grocery group DIA is to close 343 of its stores and three warehouses in Brazil, after the company ended last year with a negative result of a EUR 154m...
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Pingo Doce to open 50 new in-store restaurants
Pingo Doce is looking to differentiate itself in the more and more competitive Portuguese market by expanding its foodservice offering. The retailer plans to open 50 in-store restaurants this year,...
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(HU) Shop! MarketPlace
Shop! MarketPlace Shop! Association – the parent organisation of POPAI Hungary – held its biggest annual event, the MarketPlace conference and trade show at the Duke Energy Center in Cincinnati...
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Coviran wants greener footprint
Spanish retail cooperative Coviran is aiming to expand the use of renewable energy throughout its supply chain, in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint and make its network more...
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Randstad explores the relationship between AI and the world of work
In early February Randstad published the first details of its HR Trends 2024 research. The survey, which polled senior executives from more than 350 Hungarian companies in various sectors, also...
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No more chocolate and sweets at the checkout in Kiwi stores
Norwegian discount retailer Kiwi would like to promote healthy food choices for shoppers by removing all chocolate and sweets products from the checkout zone. The initiative has been welcomed by...
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Open water!
There was a sales drop in the mineral water category last year. However, the branded flavoured mineral water market has produced an impressive growth recently. This article is available for...
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An exciting, exotic world
Our magazine has asked the biggest players in the domestic rum and tequila categories about the market situation. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2024/5 Zoltán Kedves,...
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General assembly and meeting
The annual general meeting of POPAI Hungary was held in the SPAR Pávaház training room, with more than 80% of members present. General secretary Ildikó Kátai presented the report about...
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Five global digital consumer trends
Euromonitor International’s annual report gives an insight into the trends shaping the changing values of digital consumers and how their behaviour is affecting their purchasing motivations and needs. This article...
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Ikea launches AI-based interior design assistant
You can now use ChatGPT to design an Ikea interior. The furniture store chain has launched its own AI-based assistant, which not only helps you design your kitchen but also...
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European Parliament adopts AI legislation
The European Parliament has voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of EU legislation on artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking regulation is expected to enter into force early next year and...
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Nébih: the spring food inspection ended with fewer fines than last year
The national food inspection, which ended on April 1, ended with approximately the same number of warnings, but fewer fines than last year, the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih)...
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