Company and Personal News
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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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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Between consolidation and expansion
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Over one thousand participants have attended the congress held by the German Retail Association in Berlin under the slogan „Between consolidation and expansion: new challenges for retail and industry”. Nearly...
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IAB Hungary established
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
IAB Hungary has been established by 46 advertising agencies and media enterprises, as a section of the Hungarian Advertising Association and also as the 19th member of IAB Europe (Interactive...
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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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„World of Private Label”
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The exhibition held in Amsterdam under the slogan „World of Private Label” is the biggest of its kind in the world. The 2008 event was attended by over 3,000 exhibitors...
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Polish CEO for Tchibo Budapest
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Since January, Andrzej Jackiewicz (41) has been the new CEO of the Hungarian Tchibo subsidiary. Apart from strategic expansion, retail and wholesale, he is also responsible for the recently opened...
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Modernised METRO stores more customer-friendly
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The average size of stores belonging to Metro Kereskedelmi Kft in Hungary is 8,000 square meters. At the end of 2008, the total number of Metro stores was 13, with...
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Events from a trade marketing aspect
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to the founders of TMK, it is best to discuss events at a special event like. IFE Foodapest: The first presentation was held by Fernando Bujarabal, owner of Berceo...
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Nestlé moving
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Nestlé Hungária is to relocate its offices in April. They have signed a rental agreement for 3,890 square meters in the Millennium Tower II building, owned by Tri-Gránit Zrt....
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SPAR completing largest acquisition in the sector
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to Zsuzsa Laber, communications director of SPAR Magyarország Kft, sales targets were met in 2008, though precise figures are not available yet. SPAR completed the largest acquisition in the...
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New head of sector in GfK Hungária
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Steigervald Krisztián was appointed sector manager of consumer goods in GfK Hungária on 1. January 2009. He had joined GfK Hungária in 2003 and has been heading qualitative research successfully...
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More “green” Tescos
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
According to Mónika Hackl, communications director of Tesco Globál Zrt, the balance sheet has not been completed yet, but it is certain that results will be below target figures. However,...
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New CEO for Friesland Hungária
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Johan Priem was appointed the new CEO of Friesland Hungária Zrt in January. After working in several positions for British American Tobacco in Europe, Africa and Asia, he joined the...
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Kinder Hűtött Finomságok
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The advertising spot made for Kinder Hűtött Finomságok focuses on the essence: it shows us that packaging has value because it can be exchanged for gifts. Agency: Consulting Kft./Well Reklámügynökség...
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For rubbing as well as drinking
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
The „Vizek krémje“ collection is intended by Szentkirályi to enhance its position in the beauty market. The hand cream and body lotion developed jointly with EVM Zrt and launched in...
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Help from Tesco for people in need
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
A substantial quantity of clothing was distributed by Tesco through several charitable and social organisations in December. A total of 150 palettes of clothing worth HUF 60 million was donated...
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Who is who?
Date: 2009-02-05 08:00:00
Peter Linzbach: Following a long period spent with the Otto group, he joined Metro eleven years ago as the purchasing director of the Cash&Carry sector. He has been working in...
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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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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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New manager at Szentkirályi Ásványvíz Kft.
Date: 2009-02-04 09:51:06
From 7th January the company has a new operative director called István Matus, who takes the domestic works from Balogh Levente, onwer and CEO of the company. Mr. Matus is...
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METRO has no plans to sell Galeria Kaufhof
Date: 2009-02-04 09:11:33
According German press informations the company is currently working on floating Media Markt/Saturn and considering divesting its Real hypermarket chain. The sale of Adler is close. Metro CEO Eckhard Cordes...
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Insurance from Lidl Italy
Date: 2009-02-04 08:37:35
The Italian branch of Lidl has proved to be creative in offering online services. Before, Lidl Italia launched electricity service under lidl-energia.it and holiday trips on lidl-viaggi.it. Schwarz-owned discount retailer...
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