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Making Washing Organic on a European Scale

Who said startuppers should have an age cap of 20-something? Two middle-aged couples certainly weren’t bothered by stereotypes when they...

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Tech developments pose challenges for car dealers

Car dealerships will face significant challenges in the next decade, related to car sharing, alternative fuels, smart cars, and new...

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Lidl receives quality awards

International retail chain Lidl received "Value and Quality" prizes in three categories on September 11 at an awards ceremony held...

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Second-hand market protects environment, says report

Private ads portal jofogas.hu has released its sustainability report, which shows that even a small second-hand products market such as...

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Extreme Digital heads for German market

Online electronics store Extreme Digital forecasts HUF 6 billion higher revenues this year and plans to expand further on foreign...

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Electronics stores dominate online retail market

As in the previous three years, Extreme Digital was again Hungaryʼs biggest online retailer last year, according to an annual...

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Cybersecurity, Digitalization and Millennials in CEOsʼ Focus

Big Four consultancy KPMG’s experts analyzed the state of digitalization, economic growth, and the growing influence of Generation Y on...

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Deák St. Kitchen named world’s best Hungarian restaurant

The Ritz-Carlton Budapest’s restaurant, the Deák St. Kitchen, was named the best Hungarian cuisine restaurant globally at the World Luxury...

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Technology Investments Leading Growth of Online Customer Experience, but People are Still King

The increasing importance of “customer experience” is undoubtable nowadays as customers are becoming more connected, and influence each other to...

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Penny Market offers Hungaryʼs first gas cylinder vending machine

Discount supermarket chain Penny Market has put Hungary’s first “Palackomat” gas cylinder vending machine, open 24/7, into operation, allowing customers...

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MKB boasts new digital system

Commercial bank MKB announced on Tuesday the full replacement of its core banking system, the retirement and consolidation of roughly...

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Hungarians spend HUF 2,900 per day in stores

Spending per capita is expected to grow further this year in retail stores, but this does not help small stores...

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End of grace period for online invoicing nears

The grace period for online invoicing in Hungary ends on July 31, with the regulation having come into effect from...

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KPMG Hungary surveys growth, digitalization, jobs

Experts at Big Four consultancy KPMG analyzed the state of digitalization, economic growth, and the growing influence of Generation Y...

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Unique Footwear Store Opens in Budapest

Footshop, a specialist regional shoe store offering exclusive sneakers, has opened its first outlet in Budapest. According to a press...

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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...