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Novel approaches in place of old paradigms about Customer Experience

Customer Experience is a key differentiator in today’s business world. Based on DEVELOR’s International Customer Experience Survey 2016, corporate decision...

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Media Markt Hungary revenue up 20%

German-owned electronics retailer Media Markt saw a 20% revenue rise in Hungary in 2015, to HUF 72 billion, Csongor Német,...

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Police issue warrant for man who robbed a Citibank in Budapest

The Hungarian police issued a warrant for a man who robbed the Oktogon branch of CitiBank around 10 AM this...

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Socialists organize demo for 6 pm, today

Some 350 people said on a facebook page that they would join a demonstration in front of the National Election...

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Court of Justice: Hungarian voucher system incompatible with EU law

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Tesco Hungary online employees threaten to go on strike

Tesco’s entire online division in Hungary is planning to go on strike in March if all of the workers do not...

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Better know a CFO: Yvonne Dederick, chief financial officer of TV2

Yvonne Dederick, TV2, chief financial officer...

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BBJ biweekly: Smart offices; whoʼs buying Hungarian property?

How did Hungary’s trade surplus grow so big and what does it mean for the economy? How can a smart...

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UPC Hungary receives Experience Leaders Award

UPC Hungary has been awarded the Experience Leaders Award 2015, from Develor for the third time, based on a survey...

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Christmas still sells

Although the country’s economy is in a slump and the outlook isn’t good, this didn’t discourage Hungarian shoppers from reaching deep...

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BBJ biweekly: Tax tips, Expat CEO awards

How will changes in the Hungarian laws impact your tax bill? Why do firms pay for custom accounting software when...

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Report: IBM could buy UStream for $130 mln

U.S.-based firm IBM is in talks with live video service provider UStream, founded in Hungary, to acquire its live video...

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Survey: Hungary’s e-commerce expands 20%

E-commerce in Hungary increased approximately 20% this year as compared to last year, chiefly due to the Black Friday discount...

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Most retailers will have to close for four days

As yesterday was the last Sunday retailers could stay open, under the Sunday closings law taking effect on March 15,...

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Culevit opens third shop in Hungary

Hungarian medicine developer and cancer research firm Culevit Kft. opened its third store in Hungary, where customers can not only...

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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...