Company and Personal News
New country manager
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
Zoltán Dercze has been appointed the new country manger of Coface Hungary. Previously, he had been the deputy general director of Magyar Exporthitel Biztosító Zrt. (Mehib)....
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Meeting of a generation: Active 50+ Prestige exhibition
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
This exhibition will be held for the first time in Hungary between 22-25 May in the SYMA events centre. 100-120 exhibitors and several tens of thousands of visitors are expected...
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2007 – a year of success and strategic decisions
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
In spite of negative processes in the sector, 2007 was a successful year for SIÓ-Eckes Kft. The restructuring of brands was completed as planned. SIÓ-Eckes Kft. has retained its market...
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Changing focus
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
„Successful HoReCa 2008” was the title of a one day forum organised by Karrier és Stílus Tanácsadó Kft. in the beginning of February. The first presentation was held by Judit...
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Body care for older generations
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
As European societies are ageing, manufacturers are increasingly turning their attention the over 50 age group. Dove is a good example of this trend. – We believe that older age...
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Dangers and chances in Berlin
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
The 73rd Grüne Woche exhibition was held between 18-27. January. 1610 exhibitors from 52 countries attended the event. Switzerland was the special guest at the event, while Azerbaidjan attending for...
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Successful campaign for collecting donations in Spar stores
Date: 2008-02-29 08:00:00
One hundred and thirty tones of non perishable food has been collected nation-wide in Interspar, Kaiser’s and selected Spar stores by the Magyar Máltai Szeretetszolgálat between 14-19. December. This was...
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GEFCO duplicated its sales in Hungary
Date: 2008-02-28 00:00:00
The EFCO logistics integrator specialis had HUF 4 billion income, twohold as last year. Half of the sales came from distribution of vehicles and groupage and full/part-load road transport....
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Henkel 4Q Net Profit +11%
Date: 2008-02-28 00:00:00
In the full year, Henkel posted sales of EUR13.07 billion, up 2.6% from 2006, organic sales grew 5.8%. Earnings before interest and taxes, or EBIT, in the fourth quarter...
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Fine on Magyar Cukor Zrt. because of water pollution
Date: 2008-02-28 00:00:00
In February 33,000 m3 pollutioned water fall into brook Ikva from company's distroyed reservoir. The bad case happened in Magyar Cukor's Petohazi plant, the firm has to pay HUF 22...
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Intelligence ADT Ultra•Max at Marionnaud
Date: 2008-02-28 00:00:00
8 of the 10 international retail chains prefer ADT's solutions. After a successful test periode in 2007 Marionnaud choose for protection the Ultra-Max®, the authentic Acousto-Magnetic technology. The first...
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Hungarian National Wine Exhibition in London
Date: 2008-02-28 00:00:00
With assistance of the Hungarian Agricultural Marketing Centre 26 famous Hungarian Winery show its offer in London Opera on 4th March. For the prestigious event take part distributors, agent...
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One third market share for Heineken Hungaria
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
In spite of bad business environment the company increased its sales and profit in 2007. Last year the company sold 9% more beer, almost 2,400 hectoliters, the nettó sale...
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Privat labels awarded
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
Each year, PLMA gives recognition to retailers and wholesalers for their achievements in store brand marketing and product development. The awards are presented at PLMA’s annual trade show and represent...
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Extra guarantee at Indesit Company
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
Customer can raise the „normal” two years guarantee at Indesit products with another two, at Hotpoint-Ariston products with extra 3 years. According to GFK Research Company on the Hungarian market...
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Electrolex sales over HUF 200 billion
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
The sales growth is to thank to the capacity increase of the plants in Jaszbereny and Nyiregyhaza. Last year Electrolux sales increased with 11% to HUF 201.1 billion. The company...
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Procter & Gamble Co to cut about 15 percent of its management staff
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
The company aims to accelerate annual productivity growth from 6 percent to 7 or 8 percent over the next five years. The world's largest household and personal-care products maker also...
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Aldi enters the Polish market
Date: 2008-02-27 00:00:00
The German discounter Aldi, opened its first seven stores in Poland on 25 February. The network’s discounts are located in Poznan, Jelenia Gora, Sulechow, Glogow, Zory, Brzeg and Tarnowskie Gory....
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Anheuser-Busch Considering Counter-bid For Scottish & Newcastle
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
Anheuser-Busch reported to be examining whether to launch a last-ditch counter-offer for Scottish & Newcastle, the UK's biggest brewer. According to an unsourced article in the Sunday Times newspaper, the...
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Auchan To Revamp Private Label Packaging
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
The new packaging focus on modern looks and clarity. The programme, which was started at the end of 2007, has been rolled out to 800 of its 10,000 lines. Auchan...
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Kofola Buys Slovak Non-Alcoholic Wine Brand
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
The Czech company becomes Coke Zero competitor with bez soda launch. Czech beverage firm Kofola has acquired the “Vinea” brand, also known as the “non-alcoholic wine” from Slovak wine producer...
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M&S Reported To Be Discussing Moves Into India And Israel
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
Marks & Spencer is in talks with India's Reliance Retail for an equal joint-venture for apparel, food and cafes, according Economic Times, citing unnamed sources. A deal could be reached...
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Less handicraft wine, but solid image by Monarchia
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
The trade company decreases its wine offer and building a strong brand. The Hungarian member of the Monarchia Matt International group, Monarchia Winery cut down its bidding from 25 to...
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Supermarket giants in online price war
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
Britain's biggest supermarkets are preparing for a fierce online price war to gain market share and lure shoppers away from rivals. Escalating competition between the dominant players prompted one executive...
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Wal-Mart doesn't grow its suppliers from China
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
The retail giant is present with shops in China, but doesn't believes in the product made there. Wal-Mart said it will continue to source an estimated $9 billion of manufactured...
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Developments at Hungexpo
Date: 2008-02-26 00:00:00
In the latest phase of improvements made by owner GL events, construction has been launched on Pavilion G.Gross exhibition space there will be 9,504 sq m, the indoor high 12...
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dm- The Best Workplace for Women
Date: 2008-02-25 00:00:00
Last year the drugstore chain won „The Most Family Friendly Company” award, this year it get „The Best Workplace for Women” award too. On the tender, set up by Association...
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