Company and Personal News
Lidl: from hard discounter to market-leading retailer
Lidl started its operations in Hungary on 18 November 2004 and today it is the first choice for 3.5 million consumers when it comes to shopping. Currently 210 stores...
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A farmer won the Syngenta sunflower crop competition with an average yield of more than 5 tons
This year, sunflowers were grown on 679 thousand hectares in Hungary, with a national average yield of 2.524 tons per hectare. The winner of the sunflower seed market leader Syngenta’s...
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Equilor’s latest book helps small investors navigate the world of options
The latest member of the educational book series of Equilor Investment Co., Ltd., has been published, the book entitled “Options”. The fourth member of the book series introducing basic financial...
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New Managing Director at Coca-Cola HBC Hungary
Following his international appointment, László Békefi will continue his career as the Director of the Coffee Division of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, covering 29 countries, starting December 1, 2024. The...
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The Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign has started.
The Joy of Giving! fundraising campaign has started: every donation makes Christmas more beautiful for someone in need The Joy of Giving! Christmas campaign of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service...
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Eisberg starts 2025 with a renewed look, more conveniently accessible salads and a social campaign
The name Eisberg has been associated with health in Hungary for more than three decades, but it now goes far beyond this: with continuous product innovation and active social engagement,...
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Alensa opens its first store in Hungary
Alensa Optika, which operates more than 40 online stores in 31 countries, and now offers its premium quality eyewear and contact lenses in a brick-and-mortar store offering various digital solutions...
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Freight Transport and Luxury Business Travel, Tailored to Your Needs
Tonic Cargo Ltd. has been offering tailored logistics and transportation solutions since 2007, covering a wide range of services from domestic and international freight transport to premium van and car...
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“Turkey money” doesn’t always come in the form of banknotes
Companies focus primarily on employee retention and secondarily on future motivation when determining year-end bonuses. The issue of year-end bonuses is a hot topic for all employees and employers, and...
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43 tons of donations in the joint campaign of PENNY and the Hungarian Red Cross
The festive fundraising campaign of PENNY Hungary and the Hungarian Red Cross was successfully completed this year as well. On November 15 and 16, thanks to customers in nearly 160...
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Three SPAR supermarkets have been renovated and made more energy efficient, with a total investment of HUF 736 million
SPAR Hungary has invested a total of HUF 736 million in the modernization of its stores in Miskolc, Sopron and Tatabánya. The company’s own developments have renewed the interiors of...
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Gábor Zacher runs in downtown Budapest dressed as Santa Claus
The organizer Budapest Sports Office has already received the thousands of Santa suits in which the crowd of costumed runners will set off from Fővám Square in Budapest towards the...
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Nébih: labeling errors found in liver creams inspection
A total of 37 liver creams were tested in the Supermint program by experts from the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), who identified labeling problems in 13 products, but...
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More than half a million people are now eligible for their dream home in Buda
Players collect points mainly by purchasing the Five-digit Lottery and Eurojackpot to have a chance to win their dream home in Buda. The modern apartment in the 12th district can...
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Müller opens its flagship store in Budapest Prestige
After three years of construction, the Müller retail company is officially opening its new flagship store in the Budapest Prestige building. The impressive building is located in the heart of...
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GLS Hungary is also competing in the C2C market
GLS Hungary has introduced a new pricing structure on the ecomaag.hu platform as of November 20, 2024, under which it now offers a separate pricing structure for parcel shipments from...
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Asda is preparing for a major revamp
Allan Leighton, the new chair of Asda, plans to turn the retailer around within three to five years. His priorities include restoring Asda’s identity, improving pricing and availability, and hiring...
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PepsiCo becomes sole owner of Sabra and Obela
PepsiCo announced it will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Sabra and Obela, becoming the sole owner of both companies. Sabra operates in the US and Canada, generating nearly $400...
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New surprises every day in the Rossmann Advent Calendar
From December 1 to 24, we can open a new window in the Advent calendar on the Rossmann mobile app every day. The drugstore is offering participants exciting discounts, coupons,...
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Are beauty products harmful to health? Experts warn of the dangers of Temu
The world of online shopping continues to conquer, and Temu, a popular Chinese marketplace, has become attractive to many with its incredibly cheap prices. However, in the latest episode of...
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We have already saved nearly half a billion during refueling
Based on data from more than 175,000 users, we have already saved nearly half a billion forints at ORLEN gas stations this year. The region’s largest oil company offers a...
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Preparing for the Christmas peak season: DPD developments and expansions
DPD has prepared for the festive peak with comprehensive developments this year to ensure fast and reliable delivery even during the busiest time of the year. Increasing capacity and modernized...
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Temu and Shein’s aggressive marketing strategy is reshaping the Black Friday market
Temu and Shein’s online marketing campaigns are causing significant difficulties for competing retailers and brands, especially during the Black Friday period. The two fast-growing e-commerce platforms spend huge amounts of...
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Coop again helps children in state care
This year, the Coop Segély Alapítvány and CO-OP Hungary Zrt. donated almost 60 tons of Coop own-brand staple foods to approximately 2,700 children living in state care in six counties...
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Help arrives where it is needed most through the cooperation of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary are supporting tens of thousands of people in difficult situations through the cooperation of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service and SPAR Hungary....
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The use of digital wallets has exploded in Hungary
The use of digital wallets has exploded in popularity. At the beginning of 2024, only 10% of forint transactions on the Hungarian online payment solution Barion platform were made using...
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Boci chocolate has changed: smaller size, new recipe, divisive taste
Boci chocolate, which has been an iconic product of the Hungarian confectionery market for many years, has undergone significant changes this year. Not only has its size decreased, but its...
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Opten: The number of companies may drop below half a million
The number of partnerships has been decreasing for two years, decreasing by nearly 23 thousand by October this year, and now barely exceeds half a million. The number of new...
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PortfoLion acquires Polish e-commerce company
PortfoLion Capital Partners, part of OTP Group, acquires a minority stake in 4FIZJO, a leading e-commerce player in the Polish fitness and physiotherapy market. The transaction aims to support 4FIZJO’s...
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