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The majority of those making online purchase salso prefer in-store shopping
In the past year, 56 percent of those making online purchases prefer personal, in-store shopping, but there is a large difference in this between the individual age groups – revealed...
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An agreement was reached on wages for 2023 at SPAR
SPAR Magyarország Kereskedelmi Kft. and the Trade Union of Commercial Employees (KASZ) successfully agreed on the 2023 wage improvement. According to the agreement, the 13th month allowance, the SPAR Loyalty...
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The SZÉP Card sub-accounts have ceased to exist
As of January 1, 2023, the former accommodation, hospitality and leisure “pockets” were merged, thus the amounts charged in them will be added together. The amendment was created with the...
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It turned out! They are the richest agricultural entrepreneurs in Hungary!
Every year, a list of the richest Hungarians is published, which also includes several agricultural entrepreneurs. One of them is in the first place in the line, leading it with...
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Meteorology: there is no major cooling on the horizon, too mild weather is particularly harmful from an agricultural point of view
Although the beginning of January is usually the coldest period of the year according to statistics, 2023 began with spring weather and warm records, and no serious cooling is expected...
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Szallas.hu: compared to last year, 60 percent more people booked accommodation for New Year’s Eve
On New Year’s Eve, 60 percent more people booked accommodation until December 29 this year than last year, and compared to 2019, the number of reservations increased proportionally by 13...
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Hungarian suppliers provide two thirds of PENNY’s 2,500 SKUs
This year’s winner of the Retail Award of Excellence for Hungarian Products is PENNY. The discounter pays special attention to offering products with the Hungarian Product trademark, and to finding...
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Changes in the competition law: the GVH’s toolbox is expanded, the administrative burden of companies is reduced
The Competition Act changed on several points on January 1. The Economic Competition Office (GVH) can use a new tool to help businesses comply with the law voluntarily, and the...
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BMI: Vibrant expansion in December
The seasonally adjusted December value of the Purchasing Manager Index (BMI): 63.1. Compared to the previous December values, this year’s value is higher than the long-term average for this month...
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German retail turnover decreased on an annual basis, but increased on a monthly basis in November
In Germany, retail sales decreased on an annual basis in November, while an increase was recorded on a monthly basis. The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Friday that,...
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More colourful rice category
Demand for rice soared during the COVID pandemic, as this food is relatively cheap and it has a long shelf life. Dr Imre Tímár, managing director of Tanner Trade Kft.:...
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OMV opened its EuroTruck filling station at Hegyeshalom
OMV Hungária Kft. opens its new EuroTruck filling station in Hungary at the Hegyeshalmi border crossing. The automatic, unmanned filling station was built specifically for trucks and buses. The filling...
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K&H: there are more and more pessimistic young people now, but many are optimistic about the future
Young people have a very mixed view of their current situation and their future. The K&H youth index was only +2 points in the fourth quarter, which is one of...
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This is how mothers look for work
In the last two years, as a result of Covid, jobs offering full or partial home office work have increased significantly. This is a great help for mothers returning to...
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K&H farmers have to expect higher purchase prices for the next production cycle
In 2023, agricultural businesses must expect that purchase prices will have already risen significantly for the next production cycle, but sales prices cannot be expected to rise any further, although...
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Another significant support for tourism
After the previous 6-point package of measures, the government is supporting tourism, which is considered the driving force of the economy, with new support. From 23.12.2022, the Energy Cost and...
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The 2022 Economic Diary “web-GN” and nitrate data submission forms are available
The forms required for the electronic submission of the 2022 Farming Diary “web-GN” and the nitrate data sheet are available on the Nébih website. For the 2022 calendar year, participants...
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Ipsos research: inflation is already our number one fear
Ipsos’ What Worries the World survey tracks public opinion on the most important social and political issues across 29 countries today, drawing on over 10 years of data to place...
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Bel Group and Standing Ovation enter into strategic partnership
French cheese company Bel Group has started a strategic partnership with alternative dairy ingredients maker Standing Ovation. The partnership will see the producer of Babybel cheese incorporate casein milk protein,...
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István Nagy: Hungarian farmers’ subsidies are guaranteed this year as well
Hungarian farmers’ subsidies are guaranteed this year as well, and they provide support even in difficult economic conditions, said Agriculture Minister István Nagy in a video message uploaded to the...
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These were the most wanted tech items of 2022
Compared to the previous year, the demand for televisions in MediaMarkt’s stores and on its online interface did not decrease. Within this category, consumers were primarily looking for 4K UHD...
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18.9 million tourists vacationed in Croatia last year
Last year, 18.9 million tourists visited Croatia and spent 104.8 million guest nights, the number of guests was 37 percent and the number of guest nights was 25 percent more...
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Chamomile tea was withdrawn by Penny
Filtered chamomile tea was recalled from the market by Penny-Market Kft., because some compounds (pyrrolizidine alkaloids and chlorpyrifos pesticide) exceeded the maximum permissible value in several batches of the product...
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Top 10 Healthiest Countries In Europe
A recent health study carried out by Snuff Store rated each European country on a number of different health factors, including life expectancy and obesity rates. Each country was given...
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Waitrose To Withdraw Single-Use Vaping Products From Sale
The John Lewis Partnership, which operates the John Lewis and Waitrose banners, has announced that Waitrose will no longer sell single-use vaping products. The retailer previously made the decision not...
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In Bosnia, the cheeseburger was defeated by the Čevap, McDonald’s withdraws
McDonald’s withdraws from Bosnia and Herzegovina. The local steakhouses, shops selling chevaps, pljeskavicas and kebabs offer their heartier dishes at a cheaper price, and by the end of the year...
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Refresco Completes Acquisition Of Alcoholic Beverage Firm Avandis
Refresco Group has announced it has completed the acquisition of Avandis, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages in the Netherlands, from Lucas Bols N.V. and De Kuyper Royal Distillers. In a...
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Almost a third more Hungarians traveled to Croatia last year
Compared to the previous year, almost a third more Hungarians traveled to Croatia in 2022, the data is close to the numbers registered in the record year of 2019, the...
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Support for the prevention of certain animal diseases is available again
From January 1, 2023, the support program for the prevention and control of certain animal diseases, financed from the national budget and helping the livestock sectors, will be available again...
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Gorillas to provide better user experience with app
Gorillas has launched the upgraded version of its app to offer a better experience for shoppers – in both personalisation and usability. The app’s new version allows for a more...
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