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Aldi to kick off 2026 with a comprehensive pay raise
Aldi Hungary will start 2026 with a comprehensive wage increase: according to the company, all its employees in Hungary can expect higher wages, to varying degrees depending on the region...
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Kaufland will not enter the Hungarian market
Kaufland has officially denied reports of expansion in Hungary. The German retail chain, which is considered Lidl’s main rival and belongs to the Schwarz Group, announced: it is currently not...
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Domestic tourism headed towards another record year in 2025
Although final annual data is not yet available, based on the numbers published so far, domestic tourism could close another record year in 2025. The sector exceeded the peak values...
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Everything I need is close by!
In recognition of his 35 years of successful domestic and international work in gastronomy, László Ruprecht received the Gundel Award this year. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Penny tests hybrid cash registers in Germany
Penny is testing a new checkout solution on the German market: the discount chain was the first to introduce the so-called hybrid checkouts in Offenbach an der Queich, which combine...
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Kaufland Rolls Out ‘XS’ Format In Czechia
Kaufland has rolled out its first-ever ‘Kaufland XS’ format store, located in Veselí nad Lužnicí, Czechia. The store’s 2,245-square-metre sales area offers over 13,000 SKUs, including food, toiletries, and household goods, ESM Magazine...
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Nestlé sells its remaining stake in Herta
Nestlé is selling its remaining 40 % stake in Herta Foods to Casa Tarradellas. This brings the joint venture to an end after six years. Six years ago, Nestlé sold 60 % of Herta to...
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The roast goose flies into your mouth
Or you fly to the roast goose! St. Martin’s Day attracts tens of thousands of people across Europe and is increasingly seen not only as a gastronomic event, but also...
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Partner in AI-enabled Lifestyle: Samsung Demonstrates the Benefits of Its Ecosystem at CES 2026
Samsung unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look event, held at the Wynn Las Vegas Latour during CES® 2026. The event focused on Samsung’s AI philosophy...
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European low-cost carriers had a strong year: Ryanair and Wizz Air carried 275 million passengers in 2025
Ryanair and Wizz Air, Europe’s two leading low-cost airlines, closed 2025 strong, riding on the holiday travel boom. Together, the two low-cost carriers carried a total of 275 million passengers...
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What happens inside a dishwasher – Video of the day
A YouTuber named GopherDope has converted a real dishwasher with clear plexiglass panels. He then filmed the entire wash cycle from inside and out, showing how the water jets, rotating...
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The discreet charm of the petty bourgeoisie – Picture of the day
Stephanie Shih’s exhibition Domestic Bliss examines the concept of “family happiness” with ironic and dark humor, at the intersection of consumer culture and social expectations. From microwave ovens to TV-ready...
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Record Christmas at Lidl in Great Britain: turnover of over £1.1 billion in four weeks
Lidl’s British subsidiary had a strong Christmas period: according to the discount chain, its turnover increased by 10 percent year-on-year in the four weeks ending December 24, and its revenue...
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Mercadona expands lead in Spanish supermarket market
In November, Mercadona has increased its lead in the Spanish supermarket market to a market share of 27.3%, 0.6 percentage points more than a year earlier. Lidl made gains, while Carrefour lost...
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Co-op launches Ozempic-friendly ready meals in UK convenience first
Co-op has launched an own-brand range of GLP-1 friendly ready meals, claiming a UK convenience retail first as it looks to tap into weight-loss and smaller portion size trends. Rolling...
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Visit Hungary places greater emphasis on sustainable tourism – Sustainia Roadshow launched
Visit Hungary has set a goal of strengthening sustainable tourism in 2025 – the sector is estimated to be responsible for around 8–9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, while the...
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The digital ecosystem is transforming: AI is coming alongside search, not replacing it
According to the recent annual report of Similarweb – one of the world’s leading digital traffic analytics companies – generative artificial intelligence has become a basic layer of digital life...
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The Temu model is at a turning point: extra-cheap online imports may become more expensive from 2026
The Chinese-owned Temu has quickly become a dominant player in the Hungarian e-commerce market: the platform, which relies on aggressive pricing and intensive marketing, has captured around 10 percent of...
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Experience, timing, awareness: a new travel logic is emerging towards 2026
The post-Covid era has not simply brought back the desire to travel, but has fundamentally transformed the way people travel. The logic of “see as many sights as possible in...
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Jim Beam’s Kentucky plant suspends production
The maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey is temporarily halting production at its main distillery in Kentucky, the company, which is part of the Japanese-owned Suntory Global Spirits group, confirmed....
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The Origin of Ice Cream (Volumes I-III) – Video of the Day
Although this theory is contradicted by many other sources, the idea is certainly interesting (and not without some basis)....
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New Year’s Eve: fireworks sales near record high, imports still heavily dependent on China
The German pyrotechnics market is once again ending the year with a strong year-end boom: according to industry expectations, New Year’s Eve sales could increase by 10–15% compared to 2024,...
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PENNY announces dairy product price hike
PENNY is freezing the prices of nearly 70 popular dairy products in January. This way, customers can start the new year with extra savings in addition to the usual budget-friendly...
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Inditex: Zara group may close 100+ stores worldwide, focus on larger, more techy stores
The Inditex group (Zara) is significantly reorganizing its retail network worldwide, and in parallel with the closure of less profitable units, it is directing its investments into larger, more modern...
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Jim Beam: main distillery to shut down for a year – record number of barrels, bourbon market losing momentum
Effective January 1, 2026, Jim Beam will suspend bourbon brewing at its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky for at least one year. The brand, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is...
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