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Most Hungarians Oppose Sunday Closure Of Stores
- 10 Dec 2015 8:09 AM
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Six months after the ban on Sunday shopping, more than two-thirds of the population disagree with the law, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos. The survey found that the most people do their regular Sunday shopping on other days, while one-fourth of the respondents choose smaller stores. The relevant law allows all shops to be open on the last four Sundays before Christmas.
Third Of Hungarians Spend Savings On Christmas Gifts, Survey Reveals
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
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Technical devices are still the most popular Christmas gifts in Hungary, economic news portal vg.hu said in its latest market roundup. According to a recent survey conducted by K&H Bank, Hungarians spend 43 thousand forints (approx. €140) on average during Christmas shopping season, including 29 thousand forints spent on gifts and presents.
More Than 70% Of Hungarians Buy Xmas Presents Online
- 10 Dec 2015 4:00 AM
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Almost 72% of Hungarians buy Christmas presents on the internet and close to 43% use mobile devices to buy gifts, according to an international survey ordered by online payments system operator PayPal. The survey, conducted by market researcher GfK, covered more than 5,000 internet users over the age of 18 in five countries. Those buying presents online use several payment methods.
Ministry Rejecting Lidl Expansions In Hungary
- 10 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
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The Economy Ministry has refused all 28 requests from German discount chain Lidl for exemptions from the so-called “plaza stop” law against the construction of large shops or shopping malls. The law passed in 2012 banned the construction of retail units larger than 300m2 until 2013 and larger than 400m2 from 2014, if no special permit was obtained.
New Cigarette Packages In Hungary From Next May
- 20 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
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Hungary is planning to ban brand logos from cigarette packaging from next May, in favour of a uniform look for all brands, featuring only text, Prime Minister’s Office state secretary Balázs Sonkodi told news website Index. This exceeds the requirements of the EU’s Tobacco Product Directive, which stipulates that 65% of the two largest faces of cigarette packages must be covered by warnings.
Govt Plans To Regulate Sales Of E-Cigarettes, Cartridges
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
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Hungary’s government plans to regulate sales of electronic cigarettes and cartridges, a draft bill posted on the government’s website shows. The bill would require makers and sellers of e-cigarettes and cartridges to register their products six months before bringing them to market and pay an “administration fee” to the state health-care authority. An impact study attached to the draft puts the ...
Consumer Prices In Hungary Fall By 0.4% In Sept
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
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Consumer prices in Hungary fell by an annual 0.4% in September, the Central Statistical Office said. Prices fell at a faster pace than the 0.1% drop estimated by analysts in London. In August, the annual CPI was zero. In a month-on-month comparison, prices dropped by 0.6% in September. Seasonally-adjusted core inflation, which excludes volatile food and fuel prices, was 1.3%.
Retail Sales In Hungary Up 4.7% In Aug
- 5 Oct 2015 4:00 AM
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Retail sales in Hungary climbed by 4.7% in August from the same month a year earlier, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office on Monday show. The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 6.8% in July. Adjusted food sales climbed by 3.7% in August, non-food sales were up 4.6% and fuel sales increased by 7.4%. In ...
Hungarian Retail Sales Up 7% In July
- 4 Sep 2015 9:21 AM
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Retail sales in Hungary rose by an annual 7% in July, according to preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was slightly down from 7.2% in June. Takarékbank chief analyst András Oszlay said the July retail sales growth was above the 5.8% consensus as well as the bank’s 6.3% estimate.
Most Hungarians Oppose Sunday Closure Of Stores
- 10 Dec 2015 8:09 AM
- shopping
Six months after the ban on Sunday shopping, more than two-thirds of the population disagree with the law, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos. The survey found that the most people do their regular Sunday shopping on other days, while one-fourth of the respondents choose smaller stores. The relevant law allows all shops to be open on the last four Sundays before Christmas.
Third Of Hungarians Spend Savings On Christmas Gifts, Survey Reveals
- 10 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Technical devices are still the most popular Christmas gifts in Hungary, economic news portal vg.hu said in its latest market roundup. According to a recent survey conducted by K&H Bank, Hungarians spend 43 thousand forints (approx. €140) on average during Christmas shopping season, including 29 thousand forints spent on gifts and presents.
More Than 70% Of Hungarians Buy Xmas Presents Online
- 10 Dec 2015 4:00 AM
- shopping
Almost 72% of Hungarians buy Christmas presents on the internet and close to 43% use mobile devices to buy gifts, according to an international survey ordered by online payments system operator PayPal. The survey, conducted by market researcher GfK, covered more than 5,000 internet users over the age of 18 in five countries. Those buying presents online use several payment methods.
Ministry Rejecting Lidl Expansions In Hungary
- 10 Nov 2015 10:00 AM
- shopping
The Economy Ministry has refused all 28 requests from German discount chain Lidl for exemptions from the so-called “plaza stop” law against the construction of large shops or shopping malls. The law passed in 2012 banned the construction of retail units larger than 300m2 until 2013 and larger than 400m2 from 2014, if no special permit was obtained.
New Cigarette Packages In Hungary From Next May
- 20 Oct 2015 11:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary is planning to ban brand logos from cigarette packaging from next May, in favour of a uniform look for all brands, featuring only text, Prime Minister’s Office state secretary Balázs Sonkodi told news website Index. This exceeds the requirements of the EU’s Tobacco Product Directive, which stipulates that 65% of the two largest faces of cigarette packages must be covered by warnings.
Govt Plans To Regulate Sales Of E-Cigarettes, Cartridges
- 20 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s government plans to regulate sales of electronic cigarettes and cartridges, a draft bill posted on the government’s website shows. The bill would require makers and sellers of e-cigarettes and cartridges to register their products six months before bringing them to market and pay an “administration fee” to the state health-care authority. An impact study attached to the draft puts the ...
Consumer Prices In Hungary Fall By 0.4% In Sept
- 8 Oct 2015 6:00 AM
- shopping
Consumer prices in Hungary fell by an annual 0.4% in September, the Central Statistical Office said. Prices fell at a faster pace than the 0.1% drop estimated by analysts in London. In August, the annual CPI was zero. In a month-on-month comparison, prices dropped by 0.6% in September. Seasonally-adjusted core inflation, which excludes volatile food and fuel prices, was 1.3%.
Retail Sales In Hungary Up 4.7% In Aug
- 5 Oct 2015 4:00 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary climbed by 4.7% in August from the same month a year earlier, preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office on Monday show. The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was down from 6.8% in July. Adjusted food sales climbed by 3.7% in August, non-food sales were up 4.6% and fuel sales increased by 7.4%. In ...
Hungarian Retail Sales Up 7% In July
- 4 Sep 2015 9:21 AM
- shopping
Retail sales in Hungary rose by an annual 7% in July, according to preliminary data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). The increase was the same when adjusted for calendar year effects. The unadjusted rise was slightly down from 7.2% in June. Takarékbank chief analyst András Oszlay said the July retail sales growth was above the 5.8% consensus as well as the bank’s 6.3% estimate.