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Aranyfácán plans to expand production
Date: 2009-02-06 09:12:46
In spite of the agricultural sales problems last years, there was no scandal on tomato front. The grower and processors work together in harmony, the supply price is since many...
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The role of the personal consulting is growing at the vitamin market
Date: 2009-02-06 08:52:53
According to GfK's Healthcare and Consumer Tracking researches altough Hungarians think to take vitamins is an important way to healthcare, but they bought less pills in the last two years....
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Metro to expand private label range
Date: 2009-02-06 08:41:09
Metro has 24 private labels comprising around 800 products. The private labels account for around 7% of the chain’s portfolio, but the share will grow to around 10% in the...
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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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98-Cent Produce Packs brought new shoppers for Fresh & Easy
Date: 2009-02-06 02:26:32
Tesco’s US subsidiary Fresh & Easy has reported that its produce sales have increased by more than 11% with its new 98-Cent line since January when it was introduced. The...
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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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Volume of exports and imports for new member states continued to expand dinamacally
Date: 2009-02-05 08:28:00
In November 2008, the export and import volumes decreased by 8 and 12 percent, respectively, however in January-November both the exports and imports increased by 5 percent as compared to...
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In spite of excellent agricultural land, there is no closing up in CEE
Date: 2009-02-05 08:14:00
The CEE food industry is sitting in a vicious circle, for weak needs the answer is weak offer – said an UNIDO research, published by business daily Világgazdaság. UNIDO is...
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Travelling more to see lower prices
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to market surveys, typical Hungarian consumers attempts to compensate the effects of rising prices by going to new stores or turning to new products which means they need to...
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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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Younger generations discovering frozen vegetables
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Frozen vegetables save us time but also leave room for creativity. In addition to basic products, an increasingly wide range of mixes are also available today. The only limiting factor...
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Revenues of around HUF 500 billion for the Coop-group
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to László Murányi, CEO of CO-OP Hungary Zrt., their revenues totalled HUF 500 billion in 2008, which is 14 percent more then in 2007. 158 new stores were opened...
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Slovakian and Czech markets expanding faster than inflation
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Last year, FMCG sales expanded at a faster rate in Slovakia and the Czech Republic than inflation. The Schwarz group is the market leader in the Czech Republic, while the...
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Rexona Skin Care termékcsalád
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The two new Rexona versions – Calming and Nutritive – provide effective protection against perspiration without irritation of the skin which makes them ideal for use on sensitive skin as...
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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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New image for Mood Media
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The new image of Mood Media has been developed in compliance with the international image adopted in over 30 countries and is intended to emphasise its market leading position, reliability,...
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Livening in market of refrigerated vegetables following last year’s recession
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to ConsumerScan data from GfK Hungária, sales of refrigerated vegetables and potatoes were down in 2007, but 2008 figures are expected to be up. The market of refrigerated vegetables...
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dm building a logistic centre this year
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
As Mariann Józsa, purchasing and marketing director has told us, the financial year starts on 1. October for drogerie markt. Sales grew at the planned rate in the first quarter....
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South-west dynamic, north-east slowing down
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Among local regions, retail sales show the most dynamic expansion in the south-west, according to data from Nielsen. In the north-east, no expansion has taken place in terms of value,...
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Rexona Men Invisible Ice
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
With its fresh and masculine fragrance, it provides protection against perspiration throughout the day. The ingredients developed with the help of new technology minimise the occurrence of white stains on...
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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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IAB Hungary established
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
IAB Hungary has been established by 46 advertising agencies and media enterprises, as a section of the Hungarian Advertising Association and also as the 19th member of IAB Europe (Interactive...
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Washing powder and gel producing price rise in excess of 20 percent
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Retail sales of washing agents stagnated at around HUF 37 billion in the November 2007-October 2008 period. Washing agents are the largest among the 60 categories of household chemical products...
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Modernised METRO stores more customer-friendly
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The average size of stores belonging to Metro Kereskedelmi Kft in Hungary is 8,000 square meters. At the end of 2008, the total number of Metro stores was 13, with...
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What should I wish for in 2009?
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
At the end of the year, we always look back to see what we have achieved. News of the financial crisis and economic recession has brought a lot of uncertainty,...
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Kinder Hűtött Finomságok
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The advertising spot made for Kinder Hűtött Finomságok focuses on the essence: it shows us that packaging has value because it can be exchanged for gifts. Agency: Consulting Kft./Well Reklámügynökség...
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Brazil and Mexico may be a way out of crisis
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to a recent survey conducted by Altradius among 300 companies world-wide, Latin American countries are becoming increasingly attractive destinations for companies looking for a way out of recession. Brazil...
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Polish CEO for Tchibo Budapest
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Since January, Andrzej Jackiewicz (41) has been the new CEO of the Hungarian Tchibo subsidiary. Apart from strategic expansion, retail and wholesale, he is also responsible for the recently opened...
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