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China’s exports fell slightly more than expected in May
Although to a lesser extent than expected, China’s exports declined in May due to the crippling effects of the new coronavirus epidemic on international trade. According to data released by...
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Magyarkanizsa launched a tourism program called Hello Kanizsa
Magyarkanizsa next to the Hungarian borderlaunched a tourism program called Hello Kanizsa. The program awaits Serbian and Hungarian tourists with gastronomic curiosities and legends. According to a statement sent to...
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A giant wave on a LED façade in South Korea- Video of the day
A giant wave has appeared on the LED façade of the city’s SMTown COEX building, South Korea’s biggest digital billboard. The anamorphic illusion rears up before crashing into the surface...
Read moreAldi introduces self-service checkouts to speed up sales
Aldi has announced new changes to its checkout service in an effort to speed up transactions amid the pandemic. Most recently, the German discounter has installed the new tills at...
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Impossible Foods starting direct-to-consumer plant burger sales
Impossible Foods said on Thursday it will sell plant-based meat burgers in the United States directly to consumers through its own website, as demand for vegan alternatives surge amid rising...
Read moreAdidas sales in China return to growth while UK sales remain doubtful
Adidas has reported a faster-than-expected growth in sales in greater China as stores continued to reopen in the country post-lockdown. While Chinese sales returned to growth, the business awaits for...
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Two wheels – double-digit ascent
During the pandemic, American consumers rediscovered the joy of cycling. As a result of the “stayathome” provisions, purchases have increased since March and more and more families have started cycling....
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Krisztián Steigervald: the world’s biggest sarcasm is to refer to the emergency-situation as home office
The emergency-situation was a hard time for everyone: in addition to the women having to work, there was an expectation that they would also be kindergarten teachers, educators, and kitchen...
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Germany temporarily reduces VAT rates
From 1st July to 31st December 2020, the VAT rate is to be reduced from 19 per cent to 16 per cent and for the reduced rate from 7 per...
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Who will be in control of our food supply? Time to think it over
Who takes over our food supply? The multis did well while many sectors of the economy came to a standstill, but backyard self-sufficiency became important. The two are not mutually...
Read moreAnalysts expect retail sales to pick up
Data on retail sales in May may already pick up after the April low, according to analysts interviewed by MTI. According to a report published by the Central Statistical Office...
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Recognition for quality: SPAR won Superbrands Award for the 11th time
The Hungarian store chain has once again proved to be an excellent brand: in 2020, Superbrands’ professional decision-making committee of sales professionals and experienced business leaders ranked SPAR among the...
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World Environment Day: Mars is committed to climate protection
This year, on the occasion of World Environment Day, Mars is not only working to stop the spread of the coronavirus, but also to keep in mind the impact of...
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How to defend against the second wave of the pandemic
After the first wave of protection of store outlets, you must also prepare for the second wave of infection. The second wave affects reopened restaurants, offices returning from the home-office,...
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The National Association of Packaging and Material Handling is celebrating its 30th anniversary
The National Association of Packaging and Material Handling (CSAOSZ) celebrates its 30th anniversary in June. Over the past three decades, a modern packaging industry has emerged in Hungary by international...
Read moreRetail sales fell 10.9 percent in April in the Czech Republic,
In April, calendar-adjusted retail sales in the Czech Republic fell 10.9 percent from a year earlier, the Czech Statistical Office announced in Prague on Friday. The decline, which can be...
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Retail sales in the euro area fell with a record high in April
Retail sales in the euro area declined less than expected, but still at record levels, in April, when virtually all commodity sales fell as a result of severe restrictions due...
Read moreEmployment in the United States grew significantly in May
Contrary to analysts’ expectations, the number of employees in the United States did not fall, but rose sharply in May, when the economy partially rebounded in parallel with the easing...
Read moreBudapest Airport may reach pre-epidemic volume by the beginning of 2023 passenger traffic
By the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, passenger traffic could reach the volume before the coronavirus pandemic – the communications manager of Budapest Airport on Friday told...
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We are wasting too much water
An average Hungarian uses almost 320 glasses of water a day during household work, according to data from previous years. Since most households benefit from this from the drinking water...
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In April, the number of guest nights decreased by 97 percent
In April, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of nights spent by foreign guests in commercial accommodation fell by 98.7 percent and the number of nights spent...
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In one day, more than 8,800 applications to renovate private accommodations were received
More than 8,800 applications were received for the development of private and other accommodation with a budget of 60 billion HUF. The tender started on Thursday – Horváth Péter, CEO...
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Spending at shops fell by thirds in Budapest
In April 2020, though, the earnings are highest here. True, most infected people also live here. In Nógrád county, the decline was only 2%. In Budapest in April 2020, the...
Read moreAbolition of the compulsory closing time is requested by night catering workers in Austria
Those working in night hospitality in Austria are calling for the abolition of the mandatory closing time – Thomas Ratzenböck, a spokesman for the Association of Night Caterers (VÖNG), said...
Read moreShops and borders are opening, and shopping tourism may just begin
According to recent statistics, Hungarian shopping tourists kept going on shopping trips until the last moment in early 2020. And they are likely to continue their march after the border...
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(HU) A klímaváltozás veszélyezteti a kávétermesztést!
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Hunu, the foldable coffee cup, that fits in your pocket – Video of the day
Hunu is a beautifully designed reusable cup that folds down small enough to fit in any pocket or bag and you can grab one for about $16. ...
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(HU) Business Dinner 2020: „Ilyen durva padlófékre nem kell még egyszer számítani”
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Scandals in marketing
The traditional June TMK grill party was held online on June 4, 2020. The exciting topic was explained by well-known and recognized experts in the field, Ildikó Fazekas (ÖRT), Zsófia...
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