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Faktoring ABC – about factoring in simple terms

We hear about factoring every day, but relatively few businesses actually use this financial service. Probably, not many people are familiar with the advantages of factoring. We have asked Andrea...

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More tampons sold

Sales of women’s hygiene products grew by one per cent in terms of quantity in 2007, compared to 2006. As a result of a 4 per cent rise in average...

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More foreigners in Budapest

According to a KSH report, the number of nights spent at commercial places of accommodation increased by 2.7 per cent in January-February 2008, compared to the same period in 2007,...

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Toiletpaper, a typical routine category

On of the most common routine paper products is toilet paper. One of the things we only tend to notice, when we run out of it. It is much the...

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Fûszeres Vilmos

The new flavour is also made in line with traditions using excellent quality pear palinka. It owes its exceptionally piquant flavour to dried apple and an extract of spices....

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Rigour, with exact regulations

Soon, retailers and manufacturers might be fined billions instead of millions, when found to be in breach of food safety regulations. They believe that the proposed fines are excessive. Hungary’s...

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VOSZ on tour

The “Let them hear our voice” series of regional events has been launched by VOSZ for the third time this year....

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Question:

Tailor made promotions are becoming increasingly important. As a retailer, how do you see the importance of tailor made promotions ? When should these be used and what are the...

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Mosquitoes dominating the market of pesticides

As a result of last year’s warm and dry weather, with hardly any mosquitoes, sales dropped in the market of pesticides and insect repellents by 5 per cent in terms...

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Cooking oil on top

Consumer prices were up by 0.6 per cent in March, compared to February and 6.7 per cent higher than in March 2007. According to a KSH report, food prices were...

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Where even kings go on foot

Regardless what we call them, visiting toilets is part of our everyday lives. An exhibition about the history of toilets was held by Zewa between 26. September and 21. October...

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adidas Special Edition 2008 férfiillatcsalád

adidas has been celebrating special sport events with special edition cosmetics, like the Special Edition products for the 2008 European Cup....

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Stores opening

Spar City, Budapest Open: 3 april Chain: Spar Store space: 550 m2 SKU: – Spar, Nyíregyháza Open: 15 april Chain: Spar Store space: 1031 m2 SKU: – Aldi, Debrecen Open:...

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In memoriam Péter Sas

Péter Sas used to be the sales director of Zwack Unicum. He had spent his entire career with Zwack and its legal predecessor. He was a real “street smart” who...

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Answer:

In my opinion, no major brands can afford to use the same forms of support in all distribution channels. Tailor made promotions can form a part of channel-specific strategies. The...

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Fighting insects on all levels

Sales of pesticides and insect repellents total nearly HUF 3,5 billion annually. The category shows constant growth over longer periods, with dynamic expansion in the tick repellent segment. The season...

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Retail trade still down

Total sales in the retail sector were 3 per cent down in January 2008, compared to 2007. According to a KSH report, overall sales in the retail sector amounted to...

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Strictly recorded purchasing

There are many areas in the food industry where bulk purchasing, storage and handling of materials is needed. SAP systems do not offer solutions to this problem, but HostLogic Kft....

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SOLE Zorba Sajtkockák fûszeres olajban

A new, Greek style, white, cream cheese by SOLE-MIZO ZRT, minced into small cubes and mixed with green and black olives, in spicy oil....

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Reorganisation by Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak has established a new organisational unit for its Middle and Eastern European companies. Tetra Pak Duna located in Budaörs, is composed of the former Tetra Pak Magyarország, Austria,...

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Roaming cards

According to a survey by MasterCard, debit cards are increasingly often used in foreign countries by their holders. European Maestro® card holders used their cards on 24 per cent more...

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Yoghurt sales showing higher concentration than fruit yoghurts

Owing to the popularity of healthier dietary trends, yoghurt consumption is popular. According to Nielsen data, unflavoured yoghurts produced growth of 6 per cent in terms of quantity in the...

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Active communication yields the expected results

In the market of pesticides and repellents, S.C. Johnson is the leader in terms of communication. They also support the Tick Association, since warning people of the hazards related to...

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Drastic rise in price of rice

The price of rice has produced a rise of 70 per cent in the last three months. Mihály Bencs, the managing director of Riceland Magyarország Kft, has explained the latest...

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Vilmos… not easy for him either

Five men in rubber boots, each with a small glass in his hand, form a circle. This is the third round. Their faces are red from the cold and the...

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Schauma Intenzív Olaj termékcsalád

Its formula which contains natural macadamia oil extract regenerates barbed hair immediately and provides intensive care for dry hair....

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Hungarian Succes at Sunday Times Wine Club

Hungarian offer stands from several white and red wine and a champagne of Torley, together with withe wine from Winery of Nagyrede and the Royal Tokaji.  Hugh Johnson – author...

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Danone to Spend EUR 220 Million in R&D

In 2008, Danone plans to conduct 50 clinical studies, as the company shifts its strategy from biscuits and dairy products to health food products. French dairy and baby food company...

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Carlsberg's majority ownership in Estonian Beer Company

75% of the Shares of Saku Õlletehase AS went to the Carlsberg, the rest are freely tradable on Tallinn Stock Exchange.  The previous owners of BBH AB were Scottish &...

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Hungarian Industrial Producer Sales Price Rose by 10 % in One Year

Domestic sales prices of the whole industry grew by 0.8% in March 2008 compared to the previous month, which figure was slightly higher than the monthly increase rate measured in...

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