Company and Personal News
Added value for syrups as well
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to manufacturers, the sales of syrups are slowly shrinking. A vacuum has been created in the market by the disappearance of Szobi, one of the largest manufacturers. – Demand...
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Preston TradeCenter: instant in-store data
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Market data is increasingly important for the FMCG sector. Accurate and fresh in-store data is needed. However, few manufacturer actually have an accurate picture of their in-store presence regarding specific...
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One more year?
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
A year ago, we wrote that Hungarian legislation on adopting the guidelines about unfair trade practices accepted by the EU Commission in 2005, is to be passed by 11. June...
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New marketing director for Ceres
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Márta Galácz was appointed the new marketing director of Ceres ZRt. on 15. April. She had studied at the University of Economics and Cambridge Business College. Before joining Ceres, she...
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Beauty contest for Wukis
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Results from the 1st Wukiland Beauty Contest organised by EVM Zrt were announced in April. The three competitors found to be most beautiful by the Wukiland community received valuable prizes....
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Double digit growth for dish washing tablets
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to the Nielsen Retail Index, demand for dish washing tablets is growing as the use of dish washers becomes increasingly common. While the segment of dish washing liquids is...
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Industry above inflation
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Domestic industrial prices were up by 10.8 per cent in March compared to March 2007, and by 0.8 per cent compared to February. Industrial export prices were 0.3 lower on...
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Martinique: dream world full of controversy
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Martinique, an overseas territory of France is 7,000 kilometres from Budapest. The beaches are beautiful, the vegetation is lush, but we cannot fail to notice the many controversies. Martinique is...
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Turkey days in Debrecen
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The Debrecen Turkey day are to be held for the sixth time on 6-7. June. Competitions for professional and amateur cooks, waiters, and confectioners will be included in the program....
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Mystical ice ream web site
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
A more complex and more interactive web site than ever before has been designed for the Magnum brand of Unilever Kft. Algida by HPS Group online for this season. The...
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To dissolve and to protect
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The increase in the number of households which use a dish washer is an important factor in the growth of the detergent market. Demand for dish washing liquids is also...
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Dynamism is Slovakia and Lithuania
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to an Eurostat estimate, retail sales expanded in the 27 EU states by 2 per cent on average in February. Slovakia and Lithuania produced the fastest growth, while sales...
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Charles Fishman: The Wal-Mart Effect
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
It was not easy for me to review a book about Wal-Mart, as though I am quite familiar with European retail, I don’t know much about the American retail business....
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New regional head for Cadbury
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Brian Cohen has been appointed the new director of Cadbury Middle Europe. This region is composed of Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Albania, Macedonia, Bosnia and Serbia....
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Client base of Mood Media continues to grow
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Cora has signed a contract with Mood Media for another three years. A more flexible technology is to be used by the retail chain, which will allow advertisements and information...
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Environment-friendly detergents in flasks
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Ladies & Gentlemen Hungary Kft. began distribution of Ecover products in the autumn of 2007. Ecover is the leading manufacturer of bio and eco-detergents. Ecover products are to be distributed...
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Different lands, different trends in swine
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Global trends in the market of meat and poultry are monitored by the Agricultural Business Research Institute (AKI). Data from the Market and Price Information System of AKI and KSH...
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Igitur ad astra… it all began with the white Astras!
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
How should we choose? We calculate costs. Fringe benefit or tool? It all began with the white Astras and continued with APEH inspections. Financing is also different nowadays. Leasing or...
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New sales director for Borsodi
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Zsolt Mészáros was appointed the HoReCa and Small Food sales director of Borsodi Sörgyár Zrt. on 1. April. He had begun his career with Univer and spent 13 years with...
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From Nestlé to Rauch
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Zoltán Jakab became sales director of Rauch Hungária Kft. on 1. April. He had previously worked for Nestlé Hungária in various positions for a period of 14 years. He began...
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Dish washing liquids for sensitive skin increasingly popular
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
According to data from the ConsumerScan of Gfk Hungária, an average Hungarian household consumes 4.4 litres of dish washing liquid per year. Sales dropped in terms of quantity last year....
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Consumer expectations deteriorating
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Consumer expectations showed detectable deterioration in March, while business expectations were also somewhat more pessimistic than before, according to a survey by GKI: Within the competitive sphere, expectations of the...
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Considerations in choosing a fleet of passenger cars
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
It takes a lot of careful thinking to choose the best vehicles for use as company cars. Essential conditions need to be given priority and those which are desirable, but...
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Good start for Henkel
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Revenues of Henkel rose by 1.7 per cent in the first quarter. All divisions contributed to growth. Organic increase, including the effects of changes in exchange rates, was 3.3 per...
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Knoppers behind the finishing line
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Running competitions will be sponsored by Knoppers wafers of Storck this year again. The six events will be used to remind people of the importance of a healthy lifestyle....
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More sun lotions sold in warmer climate
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Demand for sun lotions is growing as a result of climate change. According to data from the Key Account Index of Nielsen, retail sales have expanded by 12 per cent...
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Prices of agricultural products up by a third
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
The prices of agricultural products were up by 33.9 per cent on average in February 2008, compared to February 2007. The prices of plant products were up by 46.9, while...
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When customers ask for time
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
This is the sixth occasion that we discuss the role of specific categories in specific retail units. This time, we’ll take a look at convenience products, which generally account for...
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Recognition for Henkel PR strategy
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Henkel has been awarded the PR Report Award 2008 by the magazine PR Report, for the planning of its long term PR strategy. Henkel began its systematic communication focused on...
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Zsolt Dunavölgyi leaving IMIGe
Date: 2008-05-21 08:00:00
Zsolt Dunavölgyi is leaving IMIGe Hungária Kft after eight years. He has been the sales and marketing director for several years. Tamás Gády Kayser, managing director will temporarily assume responsibility...
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