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The number of guest nights decreased in Romania by 1.1 percent in the first half of the year
Date: 2019-08-05 10:32:54
In the first half of this year, the number of guest nights in Romania decreased by 1.1 percent to 10,242 million – according to the Romanian National Institute of Statistics....
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BRRRR-to – Video of the day
Date: 2019-08-05 09:56:39
We’re always on the hunt for new ways to eat our ice cream… what better way than wrapped in a BRRR-ito! Your two favorite flavors, topped with a fudge drizzle...
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LG updates Apple-endorsed UltraFine 5K Display with iPad Pro support
Date: 2019-08-05 09:05:05
LG has announced an updated version of its 27-inch UltraFine 5K Display, the monitor that Apple endorsed as the best option for the current generation of MacBook Pros but which...
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Retailers meeting carbon emission targets 2 years early
Date: 2019-08-05 08:50:51
Leading retailers have cut their carbon emissions by a third since 2005, according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium. Almost 30 retailers have signed up to the...
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Watch out Starbucks — robotic coffee ‘haus’ makes San Francisco debut
Date: 2019-08-05 08:30:16
Travelers and employees of San Francisco International Airport can now have their coffees prepared and served by a robotic barista. Austin-based Briggo Coffee has installed the airport’s first fully-automated robotic...
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Carrier bag sales in supermarkets drop 93%
Date: 2019-08-05 08:10:03
Carrier bag sales at supermarkets have fallen 93 per cent thanks to the 5p levy charged to customers who now need to purchase one. According to a report by the...
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Magazine: So many changes
Date: 2019-08-05 07:28:16
2018 was a record year for Dachser SE: net sales were up considerably, but the number and volume of shipments also increased a lot. The company recruited more than 1,500 new...
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(HU) Figyelmeztetést adott ki a SPAR: be ne dőljön, ha ilyet lát a neten
Date: 2019-08-02 13:00:26
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KSH: retail sales increased by 5.2 percent in June
Date: 2019-08-02 11:45:27
According to the raw data retail sales grew by 4.3 percent in June. The calendar effect adjusted growth became 5.2 percent year-on-year – the Central Statistical Office (KSH) announced on...
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Watermelon: regular talks between the Chamber and Auchan
Date: 2019-08-02 11:40:48
During the whole watermelon season, the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Association of Hungarian Melon Producers and the Auchan are in constant consultation. During the exchange of information, the store...
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Nebih has expanded the area infected with African swine fever
Date: 2019-08-02 11:33:42
The area infected with African swine fever (ASP) has been expanded in Hungary, affecting wildlife management units in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok counties – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih)...
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Budapest was ranked among the best beer cities
Date: 2019-08-02 11:30:17
CNN ranked Budapest among the 15 best beer cities in the world – index wrote. The Hungarian capital was included among such legendary cities as Portland, Brussels, Tokyo and Berlin....
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The grain also serves a beneficial purpose
Date: 2019-08-02 11:22:36
In 2018, more than 5,000 farmers donated in Csongrád County under the Bread of the Hungarians Program. A total of 9,000 kilogrammes of flour could be used for charitable purposes,...
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Farmer days in Szentlőrinc
Date: 2019-08-02 11:15:21
The development of agriculture and the efforts of those working in it have paramount importance, and will strengthen the future of the nation – the Minister of State of the...
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The age of online marketplaces has arrived
Date: 2019-08-02 11:12:30
Three and a half thousand sellers offer nearly 1.6 million products in Hungary’s largest marketplace, eMAG Marketplace. The supply will find its demand, as shoppers on the marketplace only last...
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Almost 8 million HUF has been gathered for the needy
Date: 2019-08-02 11:12:15
The customers of Tesco and Mars donated a total of 7.7 million forints to the Hungarian Food Bank Association during the action took place between May 16 – May 30....
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Economic growth slowed in the second quarter in the euro area and in the EU
Date: 2019-08-02 11:11:50
Economic growth both in the European Union and in the euro area slowed down significantly in the second quarter. According to the first estimate released by the European Union Bureau...
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Another four calls for proposals have been launched in the Hungarian Village Program in a value of 16 billion forints
Date: 2019-08-02 11:02:38
Another four calls for proposals have been published on kormany.hu in the Hungarian Village Program with a budget of 16 billion forints – government commissioner responsible for the development of...
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Romanian retail sales increased by nearly seven percent
Date: 2019-08-02 11:02:24
According to raw data, Romanian retail sales grew by 6.8 percent in the first half of this year, compared to the same period of last year – the Romanian National...
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An innovative menu for restaurants in 60 seconds – Video of the day
Date: 2019-08-02 10:52:18
Evan and Sarah Rich pair innovative food with smart wine and cocktail selections at Rich Table, their restaurant in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley. Here, take a look at the multi-course...
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Kemenes Confectionery and Bistro open on Vámház Boulevard
Date: 2019-08-02 10:34:21
On August 4, the Kemenes Confectionery and Bistro will open its doors in Budapest under 9 Vámház Boulevard. The Kemenes family business, which now opens its third unit, has gained...
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Natural is the new trend
Date: 2019-08-02 10:15:04
Henkel Magyarország Kft.’s junior brand manager Abigél Győri spoke to our magazine about dynamic shampoo sales growth in 2018 and 2019. The appearance of new products in the market played...
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Improved sales performance from wholesalers too
Date: 2019-08-02 09:15:51
This year is the second when we asked wholesalers supplying the retail and HoReCa sectors about the market and their own performance. Approximately 20-25 wholesalers talked about their results; their combined...
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Edeka Introduces ‘Mikro-Plastikfrei’ Label For Own-Brand Cosmetics
Date: 2019-08-02 08:50:44
Germany’s Edeka has announced that it has introduced a new label to mark its own-brand microplastics-free cosmetics. The ‘Mikro-Plastikfrei’ label will be gradually added to the retailer’s entire range of...
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M&S incentivising reusable containers for food-to-go
Date: 2019-08-02 08:30:30
The retailer is offering discount to shoppers bringing their own containers when purchasing from Market Place counters. Shoppers bringing their own reusable containers to M&S’s Market Place counters will receive...
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Sustainability developments: dm and Rossmann
Date: 2019-08-02 08:10:08
German-based drugstore operators dm and Rossmann, along with clothing retailer Globus, launch information campaign on waste separation and waste reduction on behalf of the Recyclate Forum. On 25th July, German-based...
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Magazine: Retailers cast their eyes on Amsterdam in May
Date: 2019-08-02 07:00:16
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) organised the 34th ‘World of Private Label’ trade fair in Amsterdam on 21-22 May. This was the biggest event in the history of PLMA: in...
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FAO: world food prices decreased in July
Date: 2019-08-01 11:55:38
In July, food prices on the world market declined, mainly due to the decline in the prices of certain cereals and dairy products. After a five-month rise in food prices...
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