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‘Marketing Police’ aim to Expose ‘Crimes’, but Also Educate

“If you have experienced a marketing crime in your company, report it so the Marketing Police can begin an investigation,”...

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Hungary still in ’stone age’ of digital signatures

Despite the passing of two decades since its launch, Hungary is still in the "stone age" of e-signatures; even so,...

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Ráth Villa, Budapest’s Shrine to Hungarian Art Nouveau

David Holzer embarks on a pilgrimage to discover the differences between Szecesszió and Art Nouveau....

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Energy sector has less than 5 years to transform – PwC

Less than five years are available for the energy sector to prepare for market changes generated by technological development and...

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Entrepreneurs Must Dream and get Real

I live on a graveyard, metaphorically speaking, at least regarding retail outlets. Iʼve lost count of the shops, cafes and...

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Toy store chain Regio Játék closes strong 2018

In 2018, toys and games retail chain Regio Játék achieved a 25% market share with a 16% growth in turnover,...

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Kajahu begins expansion with first franchise outside Hungary

CyBERG Corp., a company listed on the Budapest Stock Exchangeʼs Xtend platform which runs "digital social restaurant chain" Kajahu, has...

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CEE drives European growth in e-retail – Icecat

Five countries in the CEE region - namely Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia - are driving European growth in...

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New CEE e-commerce news site launches

A news site focusing on the CEE region and reporting on e-commerce and online retail, dee-tail.com, has been launched recently,...

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U.S. Startup Learning From Design Terminal Mentoring Program

Boston-based startup Socialmap decided to join a mentoring program in Hungary by Design Terminal to gain experience and exposure in...

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Penny Market offers donations to children with tumors

In recent years, German discount store chain Penny Market has supported the Együtt a Daganatos Gyerekekért (Together for Children with...

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Lidl helps 600 families in need at Christmas

Within the framework of its #Veledteljes (Complete with You) campaign, discount supermarket chain Lidl and its social media followers are...

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E-commerce intensive before and after Christmas: Deloitte

E-commerce companies in Hungary realize 35-37% of their yearly turnover around Christmas time, with significant activities continuing after the holidays,...

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Keeping Culinary Tradition Alive in the Fast Changing Tourism Sector

Running a swish restaurant in Budapest in the midst of a tourism boom might seem like good business. Throw in...

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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...

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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...