News and articles
Refrigerated yet fresh…!!!
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
In recent years, one of the most notable consumer trends has been the growing demand for fresh products. At the same time, sales of refrigerated products have also grown dynamically....
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Retail sales continue to decline
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The volume of retail sales was down by 1.9 percent in the first ten months of 2008, compared to the same period in 2007. A drop of 0.1 percent compared...
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SOLE Gustoso vajkrémek 200 g, 3 ízben
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
SOLE Gustoso butter cream is made using state of the art technology. Owing to its special colloidal structure, it has a special physiological effect, different from that of traditional butter....
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New system for collecting PET bottles
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
CORA has been the first to introduce a new system for collecting disposable PET bottles in Hungary. The system is based on the patented THERMO PRESS technology which reduces the...
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Auchan boosting number of its hyper markets outside Budapest
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to Katalin Gillemot, communications director of Auchan Magyarország Kft., they succeeded in meeting sales targets in 2008 and also in increasing the number of shoppers. Average basket value dropped...
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Dropping consumer confidence and willingness to purchase
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to a recent survey conducted by GfK Hungária and Corvinus university, consumers are very pessimistic regarding short term prospects. In December 2008, the consumer confidence index was down by...
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Rexona Fine Fragrance Collection
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The three new Rexona versions – Shiny, Sexy, and Happy – remind us of the world of perfumes. They also provide protection against perspiration throughout the day....
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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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In one month Cora shoppers shrinked 25,000 PET bottle
Date: 2009-02-05 07:52:00
The CORA started THERMO PRESS shrinking program was very successful, people took a lot of PET bottles to Cora Törökbálint and CORA Budakalász in January. The shrinking mashine, developed by...
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Hungarian wine borne down French wines in Denmark
Date: 2009-02-05 04:11:00
Vylyan Winery from Villány is Winery of the Year, according to Danish Vinbladet magazine. This is the first time that a Hungarian winemaker has been selected No. 1. at Vinbladet...
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Hungarians at Fruit Logistica 2009
Date: 2009-02-05 03:20:00
This event gives excellent possibility of introducing the Hungarian vegetable and fruit sector. FRUIT LOGISTICA 2009, the biggest-ever international produce industry trade event is open in Berlin. From 4 to...
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TESCO to open 137 stores in Central Europe
Date: 2009-02-05 02:37:00
UK retailer Tesco plans to open over 130 new stores this year in Central Europe, in Hungary, in Poland, in Slovakia, in Czech Republic and also in Turkey. Czech newspaper...
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Plaza Centers buys controlling stake in Sofia project
Date: 2009-02-05 02:30:00
The Dutch-registered property developer that focuses on Central and Eastern Europe, said that it acquired 51% stake in a 75 000 sq m project in Sofia. Plaza payed 2.78 million...
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Mercator to invest 3 million euró in Bulgaria
Date: 2009-02-05 02:14:00
The company’s first Bulgarian outlet will be located at the Galeria shopping mall in Stara Zagora in the south of the country. Mercator has announced plans to open its first...
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Burberry opens children fashion store in Istanbul
Date: 2009-02-05 01:57:00
The British fashion concern closes plant in UK, but expands abroad. Company alert decreasing sales in the las quater and closed it second plant in the UK, but the expansion...
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Paper bag is not a real option
Date: 2009-02-04 10:16:00
According to datas of Hungarian Trade Association the food industry and the retail sector has HUF 10 billion extra costs because of the new green tax. György Vámos, secretary of...
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Thanks for SIÓ! – starts in February
Date: 2009-02-04 10:13:03
Since this month there are on the shops' shelves the 1.5 l SIÓ products joined to the charity program. Consumers who buy them can help pupils to get new school...
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