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Award for EUROPARK

EUROPARK Salzburg operated by SPAR European Shopping Centers received two ISCS-awards at the end of 2007. One was given for architectural solutions and design, while the other was in recognition...

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CBA unity – beyond borders as well

It was more than 15 years ago that ten private retailers joined forces in order to be able to buy 17 stores which had originally belonged to the state owned....

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El Toro

Considering it name, El Toro should be a representative of the authentic Mediterranean or Hispanic cuisine. It is not. Design is minimal and rather cosmopolitan. On the other hand, the...

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The nephew of ice cream

One of the most popular ice dessert products was a frozen fruit yoghurt in America, last year. The incredible success of Yolato was the result of its low fat and...

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There will be sugar

I have good news for the readers of TM. There will continue to be enough sugar on the shelves in the future. However, it is bad news for me, that...

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Bomba at Sió-Eckes

Sió-Eckes Kft and Büki Üdítő Kft, the manufacturer of Bomba! energy drink have entered into strategic co-operation. In January 2008, Sió-Eckes Kft. is to become the exclusive domestic distributor of...

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Coop united and strong

Last year, the Coop group succeeded in executing the major points of its medium term strategy accepted in 2006. The IT system was modernised, many new franchise partners joined the...

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World-wide

As a result of the breakfast war between American fast food chains, McDonald’s is requesting its American partners to open at five in the morning. 75 per cent of the...

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Aroma DJ

ODO7 is the name of a popular disco performer from The Netherlands, who uses various aromas to make parties a more intense experience. Aromas are made from volatile oils and...

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Opening with a wheelbarrow

The second BAUHAUS store with an assortment of 120,000 items was opened in Szigetszentmiklós on 27 December. Customers who had arrived with a wheelbarrow received a coupon for the prize...

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Zwack awards for suppliers

Zwack Kecskeméti Pálinka Manufaktúra held a partner meeting for over 30 fruit producers on 14. December. Guests took a one and a half hour palinka tour....

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Match with a distinctive strategy

In recent years, Match did not show rapid expansion. In fact, the number of their stores dropped. However, as results began to improve, the owners approved of opening new stores...

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Let’s make tea!

Tea is being rediscovered by the consumers of the 21st century. The number of tea houses is rising dynamically, but tea is not yet getting the attention it deserves in...

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Restaurant on-line

We respect restaurants which take the trouble of regularly up-dating their web sites. We only discuss good web sites of good restaurants so that everybody can learn from the mistakes....

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Guilds for a common objective

An agreement on co-operation has been signed by the representatives of Pannon Bormíves Céh Egyesület and Pálinka Céh Egyesület at the St. Martin’s day celebrations held in Pannonhalma. Both NGO-s...

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If Milli, then it’s Debrecen

The new curd production plant of Friesland Hungária zRt. was opened on 22 November. The EUR 2 billion investment is part of their regional strategy to consolidate their activities in...

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Wider assortment for dm

OTC pharmaceuticals, homeopathic products and Alnatura bio-products are all recent additions to the dm assortment. The fiscal year ended on 30. September for dm Magyarország Kft. and results were excellent....

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Tea to go

Tea to go has been a problem for packaging experts up till now. A heat-proof, disposable, paper cup was not sufficient to solve the problem. Hälssen&Lyon’s has come up with...

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Náncsi néni’s, Budapest

Many ideas and care have been used in making the web site – but its contents are quite confusing. The menu system is not too clear and there is not...

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24 million for 12 foundations

A total of HUF 24 million has been donated by Reál Hungária Élelmiszer Zrt. in 2007 for 12 children’s foundations. Regional member companies have been free to decide which foundations...

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New HR director for SIÓ-ECKES

Marianna Bartos was appointed the new HR director of SIÓ-ECKES Kft. on 1. January. Previously, she had worked for Johnson&Johnson Kft. and has 15 years experience in the FMCG sector....

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Interfruct United

Interfruct stores use standardised assortment, prices and promotions and also operate as independent logistic centres. The chain is going to contuniue expanding its RIA network. According to István Bránát, managing...

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Successful concepts

The first Red Lion tea house was established in 1999. Since then, the concept of the tea house has become enormously successful with Red Lion gradually becoming a franchise brand....

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Menta resturant, Pécs

The opening page is transparent like a throwaway. It is a good thing they have the weekly menu here. Letters could be bigger. The menu system is clear and easy...

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Grand Prix for dm

dm drogerie markt received a Hungarian Trade Grand Prix from VOSZ on the European Day of Commerce....

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LLP in the elite club of Microsoft

LLP has become a member of President’s Club, a the circle made up of the best Microsoft partners. These companies represent the top five per cent of Microsoft partners in...

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Prettier METRO

METRO changed its market strategy two years ago and has remodelled half of its stores since then. The result is spectacular. METRO Cash & Carry focused on remodelling 4 existing...

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Four out of five people have tea at least once a week

According to a GfK Hungária survey, 44 per cent of people drink tea every day, while 81 per cent consumes tea at least once a week. Tea consumption habits are...

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Fresco, Budapest

Elegant restaurant with many foreign guests, which does not really need a web site. Not many ideas, bad photos, not too much information, in only Hungarian and English. The menu...

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Beer at higher level

The Beer Academy established by Borsodi Sörgyár Zrt. was opened on 17 December. This institution offers a training course which includes a general review of beer types, the proper tapping...

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