StarStore – the competition and the winners

SHOPPING CENTRE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – Tesco – Kecskemét Talfája

This shopping centre is always in harmony with the latest consumption and market trends. Constant innovation and renewal characterise it, e.g. online shopping, sales area optimisation, regularly updated product selection. //

DISCOUNT STORE OF THEY YEAR 2021: 1st place – LIDL – Budapest, Görgey Street

DRUGSTORE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – Dél-100 Kft. – Plusmarket store network’s shop in Orosháza

The Orosháza store serves as a model shop for franchise partners, demonstrating how customer needs have to be satisfied in the 21st century. Customer feedback is very positive on the model shop that features standardised elements. //

ONLINE STORE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place –Lindt&Sprüngli – shop.lindt.hu online store

Lindt Magyarország’s official online shop opened in May 2020. The Shopify-based online store first only offered Click&Collect service, but in September 2020 they started nationwide home delivery. //

POP-UP STORE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – Fornetti – Food Truck

Fornetti’s brand new food truck guarantees the best presence at festivals and other events. The truck is characterised by very special modern design. //

SHOP-IN-SHOP STORE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – Fornetti – COOP Tahitótfalu

A modern and easy-to-use bakery wall was created to increase baked good sales. The drawer system and the special lighting result in a real quality look. //

NON-FOOD STORE OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – BENU Magyarország – Újbuda Center Pharmacy

In 2019 BENU renewed its pharmacy concept, which made its European debut in Shopmark in Budapest. The Újbuda Center BENU Pharmacy underwent a comprehensive overhaul in April 2020 – both inside and outside. //

SUPERMARKET OF THE YEAR 2021: 1st place – CBA Grand Gourmet Kft. – Buda Gourmet Market

A large selection of gourmet and Hungaricum products are available. Those following a modern diet can also find the products they need – there is a big organic, reform and vegan food selection. //

PUBLIC’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER STORE OF THE YEAR 2021: – Városház Centrál – Corvin Plaza Príma

A very special meat selection is waiting for shoppers, but the fruit and vegetable offering is also above the average, plus a large proportion of the produce comes from Hungarian farmers. Wine lovers can choose from a great number of different products. //

Special prize of the 2021 competition by WANZL Magyarország

Auchan Magyarország. Auchan Magyarország’s story started in 1998 and today they operate 24 stores and an online shop, realising 42 million purchases a year and employing nearly 7,000 people. By offering a large number of affordably-priced domestic products the retailer helps Hungarian farmers. //

BENU is Hungary’s biggest pharmacy chain, with a history of more than 20 years and 350 pharmacies all over the country. Nearly 150 partners have decided to modernise their shops based on the BENU concept. //

SPAR Magyarország is 30 years old in 2021. The retailer employs more than 14,000 people and helps family businesses, producers and farmers in many ways. Last year sales turnover grew by 8.7 percent to HUF 738.9 billion and hundreds of new jobs were created thanks to this. //

Tesco opened its first Hungarian hypermarket 25 years ago. Since then the retailer has been dedicated to developing Hungary’s economy. Tesco is also aware of the fact that it has a key role in managing the sustainability issues arising from its operations. //