News and articles
Smoke over flavour
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
The law about the protection of non-smokers might be toughened further in the autumn if the current bill is passed by parliament. People in the catering business are worried about...
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Shoe vending machine for Cinderellas
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
There is a limit to the vanity of people. In England, a company called Rollasoles sells comfortable shoes in bars and clubs. If stilettos torture a woman’s feet all they...
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Weakening price-decrease in the agricultural sector
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Producer price level of agricultural products in June 2009 fell by 13 percent, compared to the same period in 2008. According to KSH, crop products were down by 17.5 percent,...
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Logistics development at Szentkirályi
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
In the first six months of 2009, Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft. realised a 6-percent sales growth. Operative CEO István Matus said that they would probably realise the planned 9-percent sales growth...
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Plus stores have disappeared
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
On 27 August, the country’s last Plus discount store in Kecskemét reopened as a SPAR supermarket. SPAR re-designed 174 former Plus stores and increased the number of items from 1,500...
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Dishwashing liquids and hair dyes increased the most
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
According to Nielsen, household chemical and cosmetics retail sales grew by 3 percent, approaching an annual HUF 300 billion in July 2008-July 2009, compared to the same period a year...
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Franchise news
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Repositioned fast food restaurant As part of a gradual image makeover by McDonald’s in Europe, Hungarian franchise partners of the company have also been rebuilding and redesigning more often recently....
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They demonstrate green
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Multinational companies that work with the best marketing experts and the most creative advertising agencies usually build long-term communication strategies. For instance, McDonald’s thrives to prove that the food they...
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Consumer confidence on the increase, moderate optimism
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
We have experienced an unparalleled economic crisis and the consequences have been difficult to predict. The Consumer Confidence Index makes it possible to forecast probable trends. FMCG retail data in...
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Gianni is the new face of Lidl
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Gianni Annoni, well-known for his television cookery shows, is the leading figure in Lidl’s 2009-2010 advertising campaign, called ”Make shopping an experience: discover Lidl’s new world every week!” In its...
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Gummy candies added to the nimm2 product group
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Storck Hungária Kft. introduces nimm2 Smilegummi to the Hungarian market. Smilegummi is made using real fruit juice and contains added vitamins. Three versions are available: classic fruit-flavoured, milder yoghurty and...
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Specialised products successful among detergents
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Those who buy detergents make a strong distinction between cheap and expensive products. Those who look for premium quality buy Ariel and Persil. In the medium price category, we find...
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From us, for you!
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Though it might seem somewhat strange in times of recession, American restaurant chains employing well trained marketing professional have not only cut their prices but also offer a great diversity...
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Inhaled chocolate
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Chocolate lovers will not be amused by the new French craze, Le Whif. You probably have to be more than a gourmet to enjoy inhaling chocolate instead of letting it...
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Foreign markets – Spain: Supermarkets dominate, discounts gaining ground
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
Out of 100 Spanish households, 58 spend the most money on food, household chemicals and cosmetics in supermarkets. For the Spanish, the most important in choosing a shop is a...
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Lidl speaks
Date: 2009-09-27 08:00:00
We asked the representatives of Lidl how they prepare for the new Food Act. – Lidl does its best to meet the requirements. Contrary to popular belief, Hungarian products are...
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Customers are looking for actions and visiting shops rarely
Date: 2009-09-25 00:04:01
According to Nielsen market research company; consumers are visiting shops rarely; more and more people are looking for cheaper goods and discount shopping opportunities. The growth of the popularity of...
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London and New York in the lead, Budapest is the 74th in the ranking of business centers
Date: 2009-09-25 00:03:55
London and New York remain the most competitive business centers of the world. The score of Budapest has improved, but its ranking became worse, due to the improvement of the...
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FAO: in the next 40 years, 70 percent more food will be need
Date: 2009-09-25 00:03:30
According to United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Seventy percent more food should be produced worldwide, until 2050. The FAO expects that the global population is expected to grow...
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The first “Pannon Wheat Quality” certificate was handed over
Date: 2009-09-25 00:03:00
The “Pannonian wheat” trade mark was established in July, by the National Association of Cereal Producers (GOSZ), to indicate the extra quality wheat. The first certificate was given to the...
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A four-star hotel is building in Hódmezővásárhely
Date: 2009-09-25 00:02:30
With a 1.3 billion HUF investment, a four-star hotel is building in the center of Hódmezővásárhely. The Ginkgo-Sas City Hotel is expected to open in August 2010. Schleiffer Ervin one...
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Stock orders in the euro area are over expectations
Date: 2009-09-25 00:02:00
According to the report of Eurostat, the new industrial orders of the euro zone increased in July, surpassing expectations, that shows a recovery in activity and the easing of recession....
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The situation of dairy producers has improved a bit
Date: 2009-09-25 00:01:40
According to the latest report of Agricultural Economics Research Institute (AKI); In August, for the first time this year, even if a very small extent, but the domestic milk prices...
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Accor hotel chain sells twelve thousand rooms
Date: 2009-09-25 00:01:10
One of Europe's largest hotel company, the French Accor, sells its 158 hotels with 12,300 rooms to compatriot institutional investors, through OPCI real estate fund. The purchase price is 272...
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Christmas shopping already started
Date: 2009-09-25 00:01:05
It is just the end of the summer, but chains are preparing for Christmas, due to the economic crisis and under the pressure of the changing consumer habits. The latest...
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Sushi Sei expands further
Date: 2009-09-25 00:00:30
The Sei Sushi restaurant operating in Hungary for 10 years now, expands its Budapest network with a new take-away bar. The new unit of the Japanese cuisine, which is among...
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GKI economic forecast for 2009-2010
Date: 2009-09-24 00:04:58
According to the summer data of GKI Economic Research company, the greatest economic crisis of the last 70 years has ended. However, the magnitude and the sustainability of improvement are...
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Retail declines from every point of views
Date: 2009-09-24 00:03:30
In July, the retail sales fell by 2.2 percent compared to June. Compared to July 2008, by 6.6 percent. In the first seven months of 2009 a 3.7 percent decrease...
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