Tag "kiskereskedelem"
Lex trappist – lex cucumber
Date: 2025-10-15 12:20:13
New and new regulations are preventing retail players from developing, investing in the interests of consumers, and taking advantage of the competition between producers to provide Hungarian customers with products...
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NGM: purchasing power is increasing, retail trade is expanding – family tax cuts and food vouchers for pensioners are further strengthening turnover
Date: 2025-10-06 12:30:04
According to the Ministry of National Economy (NGM), the latest retail data reflect the increase in household purchasing power and the recovery in consumption. In its commentary on the Central...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: There is still room for expansion in Hungarian stores
Date: 2025-10-06 12:11:50
Hungarian retail trade is expected to grow by nearly 3 percent this year, while next year it could grow by 3.5 percent. There was a slight increase in retail trade...
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“You can’t say no to such an exciting time!”
Date: 2025-10-06 10:41:02
At first glance retail trade doesn’t seem particularly exciting, but the evolution of consumption habits illustrates how the world around us is changing. This is why a big player such...
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The 3rd Open Markets Day will be held at 22 locations across the country
Date: 2025-09-16 11:28:17
The Open Markets Day will be held again this year, for the third time, and 22 markets and market halls across the country will welcome visitors on September 19-20, the...
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KSH: in August, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by an average of 4.3 percent
Date: 2025-09-09 12:30:19
In August 2025, consumer prices were 4.3 percent higher than a year earlier. Compared to July, prices remained unchanged on average, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported on Tuesday. In...
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Romanian retail trade expands despite austerity measures
Date: 2025-09-04 11:19:23
Romania’s retail sales rose 4.5 percent year-on-year in July, according to data adjusted for calendar effects, the country’s statistics office said. The increase came despite the country’s parliament recently passing...
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Retail sales growth accelerated in Poland in July
Date: 2025-08-25 11:01:50
Poland’s retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in July on an annual basis. Retail sales rose 4.8 percent year-on-year in July after a 2.1 percent increase in June, the...
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New momentum in start-ups, but the decline in the number of companies has not stopped yet
Date: 2025-08-18 13:04:18
A new wave of company formations hit the business sector in July, yet the long-term decline continues. Consumption is strengthening, but the weakness of the production sectors is hindering recovery....
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Three counties where Christmas is not the peak: retail trade is booming in the summer
Date: 2025-08-18 12:20:37
Nationally, December is the peak month for retail: the holiday season and Black Friday push turnover 15–20% above the annual average, with Budapest seeing up to +25%. However, Somogy, Veszprém...
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K&H Analyst Commentary: Retail awaits greater momentum
Date: 2025-07-07 12:24:33
May was quite bad in stores, especially in food stores, but retail sales are still growing. In May this year, the volume of retail sales, i.e. quantitative sales, increased by...
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István Nagy: Hungarian melon season starts with good quality melons
Date: 2025-06-30 11:00:59
Compared to last year, the volume of melon imports has decreased by 51 percent, which means that melon growers can meet domestic demand and can also export – the Minister...
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The consumer protection authority also checks watermelons during the summer period
Date: 2025-06-27 11:00:59
The National Trade and Consumer Protection Authority (NKFH) and experts from government agencies are checking the quality of watermelons and the markings on the packaging and at points of sale...
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OKSZ on inflation: We don’t do this!
Date: 2025-06-11 12:50:46
Compared to April, food prices rose by 0.6 percent in May despite the margin freeze, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) reported. According to data from the National Trade Association, prices...
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Barcodes are being replaced after half a century
Date: 2025-05-19 11:22:41
A new era in retail is about to begin: the GS1 standard QR codes will be introduced worldwide to replace traditional barcodes. The new two-dimensional codes carry more and more...
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Drugstore price cuts could come from mid-May: prices may be reduced in 30 product categories
Date: 2025-05-07 14:46:43
The Hungarian government is planning to introduce a new markup reduction affecting 30 categories of household goods, which could lead to price drops of 16–18% from mid-May, according to a...
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Consumers can find a rich selection of vegetables in the period before Easter
Date: 2025-04-11 10:30:24
Domestic stores await customers with a rich selection of vegetables, and domestically grown spring onions, radishes and lettuce can also be the jewel of the Easter table. According to the...
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We spend much less at Easter than at Christmas, but still 30% more than on a big shopping spree
Date: 2025-04-09 12:29:46
Holiday seasons are usually always strong periods in retail, including Easter. Although we spend about 30% less than Christmas, we spend the same amount more than on an average large...
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Easter shopping: demand may increase, in addition to ham, pistachio chocolate rabbits are also coming
Date: 2025-04-09 11:35:22
Easter could bring strong sales in retail this year – according to Auchan, not only the festive atmosphere, but also the margin cap could stimulate the desire to buy. Classic...
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Retail turnover accelerated on an annual basis, but fell compared to February – sector outlook
Date: 2025-04-08 12:28:59
As expected, weaker data came from stores: retail sales decreased by 0.6% in February compared to January, while there was an annual increase of 3.3%. On a fixed basis, we...
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GKI analysis: margin cap – a lifeline for customers, a shackle for the market
Date: 2025-03-26 12:55:27
Based on the announcement of Minister Márton Nagy, in March 2025 the Hungarian government introduced a new measure, a margin freeze, on certain basic foodstuffs with the aim of curbing...
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Margin freeze in Hungary: Who is affected and is government intervention really justified?
Date: 2025-03-17 12:28:39
The Hungarian government will introduce a margin restriction on certain food products from March 17 – for the time being until May 31 – according to which the margin of...
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January was surprisingly good for retail
Date: 2025-03-07 12:20:06
Compared to the weak end of the year, retail sales increased by 2.2%, which is a very high monthly change. This can be attributed mostly to the non-food category, as...
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Consumer protection conducted an inspection at the Lehel Square market
Date: 2025-03-04 09:09:39
Consumer protection authorities conducted an inspection at the Lehel Square market: expired food and hygiene problems were found – the authority told MTI. According to the statement, employees of the...
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This year will truly be the year of data management
Date: 2025-02-28 11:38:22
Although inflationary pressures eased a bit in 2024, consumers have become so good at saving that it is now a permanent factor influencing consumer behaviour. The big question now is...
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Retail is growing stronger: where and how much do Hungarians earn and spend?
Date: 2025-01-31 12:20:38
Hungarian retail is gradually strengthening, but according to the data, there are still significant differences in earnings and spending between the country’s regions. In the first nine months of 2024,...
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KSH: retail turnover in November exceeded the same period of the previous year by 4.1 percent and the previous month by 0.6 percent
Date: 2025-01-10 14:57:13
In November 2024, the volume of retail trade turnover increased by 3.7 percent according to raw data, and by 4.1 percent adjusted for calendar effects, compared to the same period...
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MNB: inflation will rise temporarily, but may remain within the three percent range in 2025
Date: 2025-01-10 12:54:45
Inflation in Hungary will rise temporarily in the coming months, but will mostly remain within the 3 percent target range for the whole of 2025; from the second half of...
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EuroCIS 2025: Serious interest in the retail technology trade fair
Date: 2024-12-10 11:55:26
Amazon and TikTok recently signed an agreement that will allow users to buy Amazon products directly within the app. The collaboration is expected to boost the “social shopping” market and...
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KSH: retail turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 3.6 percent and the previous month by 1.2 percent
Date: 2024-12-05 14:08:03
In October, the volume of retail trade turnover exceeded the same period of the previous year by 4.0 percent according to raw data, or 3.6 percent adjusted for calendar effects,...
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