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Consumers can find a rich selection of vegetables in the period before Easter
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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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One of the main drivers of domestic retail is the pharmaceutical trade
The pharmaceutical industry is a very important industry in the Hungarian economy, emphasized Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy in his opening speech at the conference organized by the Hungarian...
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Consumption could recover in 2025
At the end of August the Equilibrium Institute published its quarterly macroeconomic report and PwC partner Gábor Farkas discussed the main points with Ákos Kozák, economic research director of the...
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The share of EU retail spending continues to fall: report from GfK
According to the latest study by GfK, the proportion of retail spending in the European Union has decreased for two consecutive years, despite the fact that purchasing power and retail...
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Thousands of sales assistants will be missing from the German retail sector by 2027
The German food retail sector will be facing a massive shortage of skilled labour by 2027, particularly in sales. According to a study by the German Economic Institute, thousands of...
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In Poland, industrial production increased and the decline in producer prices slowed in June on an annual basis
In Poland, against the expected decrease, industrial production increased year-on-year in June, when the decrease in producer prices slowed down more than expected, according to the report of the Polish...
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Climate Policy Institute: climate change may cause food prices to rise further
Climate change has a significant impact on the world’s agriculture, the environmental changes together can cause further permanent food inflation in the future, which can be prevented by adaptation, modernization...
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The melon season started earlier this year
This year, we can enjoy high-quality cantaloupes and cantaloupes two weeks earlier than usual, thanks to the development of cultivation technology and the expansion of the variety selection, said Minister...
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MBH Bank: Retail trade can be one of the mainstays of this year’s growth
Retail trade is one of the areas through which the population perceives the prevailing trends of the economy the most, so the state of the sector is crucial from the...
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WHO: egg and meat prices decreased compared to last year
According to the data from the beginning of June, the price of eggs at the packaging site and the producer price of slaughter pigs and chickens decreased compared to the...
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GenAI’s impact on retail unfolding faster than expected
Retailers now leverage GenAI for a competitive edge in communications, marketing, and operations. The impact of generative AI (GenAI) is inevitable and will disrupt various sectors, including retail, according to...
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Regional expansion can ensure the future of Hungarian melon cultivation, according to experts
After the successful technology and variety change, regional expansion can ensure the future of Hungarian melon cultivation – said the leaders of the producers’ interest representatives at the National Chamber...
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Retail trade 2023: rationalising consumers, technological development
In this article we try to paint a picture of what happened in retail trade last year. 2023 was a challenging year for the food sector in Europe and overseas....
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Full-time jobs in retail sector are in demand
Retailers are seeing increased interest from job seekers looking for full-time positions. That’s according to the “iCIMS Insights April 2024 Workforce Report,” which found that applications per opening (APO) for full-time...
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IGD: Retail media and increased efficiency will be important in 2024
This article sets out to summarise the retail trend predictions of IGD, which outlines five trends that are set to shape the retail market in 2024 and beyond. This article...
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2024 could already be the year of growth in retail
This year could be the year of growth in Hungary after the previous year’s recession, to which we expect the expansion of consumption to make a substantial contribution. However, retail’s...
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NGM: recovery of consumption continues, retail turnover in January 2024 increased by 0.6 percent compared to the same period of the previous year
Based on the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH), the volume of retail trade increased by 0.6 percent in January 2024 compared to the same period of the previous...
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