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GfK expects significant growth in Hungarian AC market

According to research conducted by GfK on behalf of Japanese cooling and heating solutions company Daikin, the demand for air...

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Polish chain PEPCO planning to open 30 stores in Serbia

The Polish chain of clothing and home equipment retail stores Pepco has announced that it will open its first stores...

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Country of origin label will be required for more meat

Based on the positive experiences of the labeling requirement introduced in the case of pork, the Ministry of Agriculture has...

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Building the Startup Community Thru Crowdfunding

Tokeportal bills itself as the first Hungarian equity-based crowdfunding platform, and one of the pioneers in Central and Eastern Europe....

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Sampling ʼNew Normalʼ Business Sentiment

Now that the lockdown and restrictive measures introduced to keep the spread of the novel coronavirus at bay have been...

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‘Feed the Doctors’ Initiative Becomes Permanent Non-profit

“Feed the Doctors”, the initiative founded by members of Budapest’s restaurant scene at the height of the pandemic, has evolved...

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ALDI to extend opening hours around lakes during summer tourist season

ALDI will extend the opening hours of its stores around Lake Balaton and Lake Velence during the high tourist season,...

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E-retailer eMAG launches physical stores

Online retailer eMAG is launching a physical store network in Hungary, the company announced after its first store opened in...

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Starting a Post-COVID Recovery Revolution

Telenor Hungary’s Czech CEO Jan Hanus gives a rare and exclusive interview to the Budapest Business Journal on his company’s...

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Beer sales soar to HUF 25 bln amid COVID lockdown in March, April

The domestic retail turnover of beer was more than HUF 25 billion between March and April, which represents an increase...

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EBRD lends EUR 50 mln to Polish wholesaler Eurocash

Polish customers will enjoy a wider choice of goods when shopping online thanks to the acquisition of full control over...

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President plans to give all Polish children holiday vouchers

Polish President Andrzej Duda has said he wants to give families an electronic voucher of PLN 500 (EUR 113) per...

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Nourishing Mind and Spirit: The Future of Budapest’s Restaurants

David Holzer finds his mind, not to mention his stomach, pining for the forbidden fruits of a Budapest restaurant, and...

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Tim Draper to speak at 1st Online Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference in CEE

In 2020, when most of us have switched into the online world, 0100 Conferences brings the best business opportunities to...

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Microsoft, EPAM team up for largest Azure skilling program in CEE

Tech company Microsoft joined forces with digital platform engineering and software development service provider EPAM Systems to address the demand...

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Aldi Hungary Challenges HUF 123 mln Fine Over Advertising Claims

Aldi Magyarország is seeking a court review of a Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) decision fining it HUF 123 mln for...

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Aldi Cuts Selection and Prices, Shifts toward Stricter Discount Model

Aldi has reduced its food assortment from 2,600 to 2,100 products as part of a data‑driven cleaning process that keeps...

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Marking 30 Years, Penny Hungary Makes Record Investment

Penny Hungary is carrying out a HUF 13.5 billion investment at its logistics center in Alsónémedi (25 km southeast of...

Retail

Pek-Snack Builds Regional Footprint in 9 Countires on Frozen Bakery Goods

The Hungarian-owned Pek-Snack Group ended 2025 with stable revenue, higher after-tax profit and a stronger export contribution, widening its sales...

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How Retail Tech and Digitalization are Democratizing FMCG

Cutting-edge technology is becoming increasingly accessible in retail. Reaping its benefits is incredibly relevant for a notoriously price-sensitive Hungarian FMCG...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.3% in September as Non-Food Spending Leads Growth

Hungary’s retail sales volume rose 4.3% year-on-year in September 2026, driven by growth in non-food and automotive fuel sales, according...

Hungary’s First Mr D.I.Y. Store to Open at Köki Alongside Popeyes

Budapest’s Köki shopping center will welcome Hungary’s first Mr D.I.Y. store and the country’s fourth Popeyes restaurant in November. Footwear...

Aldi Hungary Challenges HUF 123 mln Fine Over Advertising Claims

Aldi Magyarország is seeking a court review of a Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH) decision fining it HUF 123 mln for...

Futureal Acquires Hungary’s Largest Outlet Center

Futureal has acquired Premier Outlet Budapest, Hungary’s largest outlet center, as it expands its Hungarian operations into direct investment in...

Resident Evil Game Prices Rise Around Film Premiere

Physical console editions of several Resident Evil games rose in price around the film’s Sept. 17 theatrical release, according to...

Spar Files New EU Complaint Over Hungary’s Retail Tax

Spar has filed another complaint with the European Commission over Hungary’s retail sector tax, arguing that amendments offer relief only...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 2.4% in August

Hungary’s retail sales volume increased 2.4% year on year in August but fell 0.7% from July, according to data from...

GTA VI Preview Sends Hungarian Console Interest Surging

Clicks from Hungarian price comparison site Árukereső to online console retailers rose roughly sevenfold the day after the Aug. 27...

Aldi Cuts Selection and Prices, Shifts toward Stricter Discount Model

Aldi has reduced its food assortment from 2,600 to 2,100 products as part of a data‑driven cleaning process that keeps...

Hungary Retail Sales Rise 4.9% in July

Retail sales in Hungary rose by about 4.9% year-over-year in July in both raw and calendar-adjusted terms, while sales increased...

Corporate, Retail Lending Post Double-digit Growth in Hungary

Corporate and retail lending portfolios at Hungarian banks both expanded at double-digit rates in the 12 months to the end...

Marking 30 Years, Penny Hungary Makes Record Investment

Penny Hungary is carrying out a HUF 13.5 billion investment at its logistics center in Alsónémedi (25 km southeast of...

Pek-Snack Builds Regional Footprint in 9 Countires on Frozen Bakery Goods

The Hungarian-owned Pek-Snack Group ended 2025 with stable revenue, higher after-tax profit and a stronger export contribution, widening its sales...

How Retail Tech and Digitalization are Democratizing FMCG

Cutting-edge technology is becoming increasingly accessible in retail. Reaping its benefits is incredibly relevant for a notoriously price-sensitive Hungarian FMCG...