Company and Personal News
Carrefour France to hire 15,000 workers
Date: 2009-02-06 08:20:50
Despite a downward revision of its results and replacement of José Luis Duran by Lars Olofsson as CEO, Carrefour will maintain its workforce levels in France. Carrefour has announced plans...
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SPAR Danmark acquires 100 stores
Date: 2009-02-06 04:02:59
Danish retailer SPAR Danmark has acquired 100 stores in its purchase of Danske Köbmaend by holding company Dagrofa. The deal means that SPAR Danmark’s turnover will increase by USD 209.61million....
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Aldi accused of human rights violations
Date: 2009-02-06 03:10:35
German discount chain Aldi is reported to violate labour and human rights of Chinese staff that produce promotional goods for the company. A study by the German Südwind institute claimed...
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Wal-Mart sales increase in January
Date: 2009-02-06 02:13:58
Same-store sales excluding petrol at the country's largest retailer rose 2.1% last month, more than the 1.1% gain expected by Wall Street specialists. Like supermarkets in the UK, Wal-Mart said...
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Help from Tesco for people in need
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
A substantial quantity of clothing was distributed by Tesco through several charitable and social organisations in December. A total of 150 palettes of clothing worth HUF 60 million was donated...
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Who is who?
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Peter Linzbach: Following a long period spent with the Otto group, he joined Metro eleven years ago as the purchasing director of the Cash&Carry sector. He has been working in...
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iCocktails
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Cocktails are drinks offered by a company called Podsynergy in the UK. The drinks come in a format downloadable to iPods from the Internet. It is easier to identify with...
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Stores opening
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Tesco, Balassagyarmat Open: 5 December Chain: Tesco Store space: 3000 m2 SKU: 22 000 Coop, Rákócziújfalu Open: 4 December Chain: Coop Store space: 2800 m2 SKU: n. a. Tesco, Ócsa...
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Munich no match for the Amsterdam PLMA yet
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Several events are organised by the Private Label Manufacturers Association every year where manufacturers get an opportunity to do business with retail chains. Among these, the exhibition held in Amsterdam...
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The day after tomorrow
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
When you enter Inamo restaurant in London, you might feel like you were on the set of a sci-fi movie. The printed menu is complemented by touch screens built into...
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Stability and development by Magyar Cukor
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Though Hungary has become a net importer of sugar, Koronás Cukor, the leading local brand continues to be manufactured in the Kaposvár plant. The only remaining Hungarian manufacturer, Magyar Cukor...
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„Companies investing in marketing now, will get over the crisis sooner and will enhance their position”
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to Michalis Christou, CEE regional director of Nielsen, it is possible to benefit from the crisis. Companies looking ahead and building the future will be able to enjoy ten-fifteen...
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Three stamps in one!
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Usually, the simplest ideas are the best. However, the idea used in Enigma, the night club of Mumbay Marriott can be regarded as truly ingenious. The stamps used to identify...
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Maspex Olympos taking over Plusssz
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
From January 2009, Maspex Olympos Kft has taken over distribution activities of the Plusssz brand from VitaPlus Kft. The Plussz brand is owned by the Maspex Wadowice group which is...
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Food against flu
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The “New Thai” restaurant in Bristol has decided to make a profit out of flu. They claim to have developed a dish which is effective against flu , owing to...
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Award for Monarchia-marketing
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Monarchia Winery located in Eger was awarded the Wine Marketing Prize 2008, while the Eger Wine Region Foundation received an award for collective marketing, based on the decision made by...
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True flavour lab
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
A restaurant has opened recently in Bremen under the name Geschmackslabor (flavour lab). Guests can provide their dishes with additional flavouring, using a range of more than 20 oils. These...
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Zwack Hírős Kecskeméti product line
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Zwack Kecskeméti Pálinka Manufaktúra has launched its Hírős Kecskeméti product line recently, with Hírős Kecskeméti Barackpálinka in new packaging as the “flagship”. Hírős Kecskeméti products are based on 200 year...
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Bako Hungária in the course of expansion
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
In March 2008, we reported that András Köves, former sales director of Bunge was appointed the new managing director of Bako Hungária. We asked him about the developments of the...
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Shoot the chef!
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Probably the only gastronomic photo competition in the world is held in Sidney annually, under the title “Shoot the Chef“. You can see some of the best photos from the...
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2008 Mecénás Nap award for Stella Artois
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Stella Artois was awarded the Summa Artium Projekt prize last November for exemplary co-operation with the Museum of Fine Arts in their ‘Múzeum + “ program. Special glasses decorated with...
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Bonbonetti Kft. – about the year 2008
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Bonbonetti Ltd is the largest capacity and longest tradition confectionery manufacturing company in Hungary. Bonbonetti has stabilized its market situation and managed to grow continuously in last 4 years, achieving...
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Convenience honey?
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Awkward guests spilling honey over everything on the table are the nightmare of every waiter working in hotels. A solution to this problem has been developed by an Ottawa company...
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New system for collecting PET bottles
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
CORA has been the first to introduce a new system for collecting disposable PET bottles in Hungary. The system is based on the patented THERMO PRESS technology which reduces the...
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Forestry certificate: essential for sustainable forestry
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Supporting sustainable forests is more important than ever. Forestry certificates are essential for sustainable forest management. Forestry certificates are a guarantee of origin for purchasers of wood and paper products,...
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Europe on the defensive
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Market trends in the first years of the 21st century have caused a lot of anxiety for European winemakers, including Hungarians. They are increasingly worried by the invasion of cheap...
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New Heineken Experience
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The Heineken Experience museum in Amsterdam was reopened following modernisation and expansion on 9. December. New interactive units including one where visitors can design and make a Heineken bottle themselves,...
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