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Opten: 2942 new businesses were registered in July
In July 2020, 2,942 new companies were registered in Hungary, the last time the number of company foundations was so high was in 2014 – the company information service provider...
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Hilltop is waiting for the harvest with an exceptionally good harvest and more presses
The Hilltop wine estate in Neszmély expects one of the best quality crops of the last decade this year. According to the Hungarian winery, the seemingly hectic weather of this...
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Gallicoop picnic with turkey bites!
Sunshine and the chirping of birds lure everyone into nature. The outdoor experience can be completed with a packed picnic basket, as even the foods taste better lying on the...
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Amazon distribution centers can be a number of commercial real estates
Yahoo Finance reported an interesting, though by no means surprising, decision in the US retail market – portfolio.hu wrote. One of the major plaza owners and operators in the US,...
Read moreEY: Acquisitions can bring significant profits
The corporate acquisition market has also been pushed back by the coronavirus, but the transactions could bring significant gains in the long run, EY told MTI on Wednesday. The international...
Read moreHere is a list of the most dangerous countries based on malicious IT attacks
There are several countries in the recent ranking of the least secure states in terms of malicious IT attacks, where Hungarian companies can also have lively business relations. Companies whose...
Read moreKSH: consumer prices rose by 3.8 percent in July
In July, consumer prices were on average 3.8 percent higher than a year before. Over the past year, the prices of food and spirits and tobacco have risen significantly –...
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Soft drink association: mineral water, juice and soft drink sales decreased in the first half
The sales of mineral waters, flavored waters, carbonated soft drinks, juices and ice teas decreased by about 8 percent to 1,177 million liters in the first half of the year...
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The SPAR online shop delivers on the day of the order
Thanks to the latest developments, SPAR will deliver the products purchased in the online shop from August 10 on the day of the order in Budapest, around the capital and...
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The school start season in Auchan starts with quality, price, sustainability and of course fashion
We buy booklets and stationery up to several times a year, while school bags and pen holders for our school children every 2-3 years, according to Auchan data. Responsible consumer...
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Consumers favor smartphones for back-to-school shopping
More than half (59%) of U.S. consumers plan to use their smartphones for back-to-school shopping this year. Fifty-five percent of people said they purchased something directly on a mobile device...
Read moreTesco and the National Chamber of Agriculture agreed on supplier challenges caused by the epidemic
The National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK) and Tesco Hungary have started negotiations to develop Hungarian supplier relations. The first meeting focused on the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Only half of households have a reserve for 2 months, according to a survey
Only half of Hungarian employees have enough reserves for 2 months, while those who have recently lost their jobs are reserved for an average of 3 months, according to a...
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New managing director at the head of Diageo’s multifunctional competence center in Budapest
Pais Mónika has been appointed head of the multifunctional competence center in Budapest by the beverage company Diageo. The new managing director will take over the management position in Hungary...
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Auchan makes the start of the school year easier even for large families
Until September 11, Auchan announces a school supply collection campaign in its stores for the benefit of the National Association of Large Families (NOE). With their traditional charity campaign, they...
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The glass Magnum comes in recycled plastic packaging
After tests last year, more than 7 million glasses of Magnum will be on European store shelves this year, coming in packaging made from recycled plastic. Previously, no suitable technology...
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The FuturAqua Plc. has restarted its mineral water extraction.
At the end of July, after more than a year of preparation, FuturAqua Plc. restarted its mineral water extraction at its base plant. Hajnal Zsolt András, Chairman of the Board...
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Economic sentiment in Germany and the euro area has improved significantly, according to a ZEW survey
Instead of deteriorating, the economic sentiment index improved unexpectedly sharply, reaching a 16-year high in Germany and a 5-year high in the euro area – according to the August survey...
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Albert Heijn offers home delivery service in Belgium
In Belgium Albert Heijn has launched a home delivery service for groceries ordered online or through the retailer’s app. The service will be available to around 85,000 households in 10 towns and...
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Uber Eats: 30-minute delivery from Asda stores
Asda is launching a test period with Uber Eats from its stores in Leeds and Birmingham. Customers will be able to order – with no minimum spend – from more...
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Carrefour to open first store in Andorra
Carrefour is going to open its first hypermarket in Andorra, following the signing of a franchise agreement with Groupe Pyrénées, the principality’s leading retail enterprise. The planned 6,000m² store will...
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M&S: 950 workplaces are in danger
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that 950 jobs are at risk – the company plans to reduce store management and head office roles. This step is hoped to result in...
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Coop Denmark takes food waste reduction measures to another level
Coop Denmark has started cooperating with Stop Spild Lokalt to step up the donation of surplus food in order to reduce wastage. Stop Spild Lokalt is a voluntary organisation that distributes...
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Pernod Ricard partners with Ojo de Tigre Mezcal
Pernod Ricard has announced that it has entered into a partnership with premium mezcal brand Ojo de Tigre. This move will help the spirits company to strengthen its position in mescal –...
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Debenhams is up for sale
Debenhams is reportedly going forward with a plan that could see a change of ownership after the retailer fell into administration for the second time within a year. Investment bank Lazard...
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Morrisons: 4-day working week with a small catch
Morrisons is about to ‘shake up’ its head office working practices by introducing 4-day weeks – although staff will still be required to work one Saturday per month. The move...
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Free grocery delivery by Amazon in the United Kingdom
Amazon is scrapping grocery delivery charges for its Prime customers in the United Kingdom. Amazon Fresh orders over GBP 40 will be delivered for free to UK Prime subscribers –...
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Dobbies and Sainsbury’s team up
Dobbies has started an exclusive partnership with Sainsbury’s to bring a range of food and grocery products to the former’s garden centres. The partnership commenced at Dobbies’ Edinburgh garden centre,...
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Lidl: Sustainable store and daycare facility in one
German discounter Lidl has started building a sustainable store with a daycare facility in Bietigheim-Bissingen. The upper floor of the store will house a 1,400m² daycare centre with modern facilities and...
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Cherkizovo Group to buy chicken processing facility from Cargill
Russian meat producer Cherkizovo Group is buying a chicken processing facility from Cargill. The move will help the group to increase its share of value-added products and strengthen its presence among partners...
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