236 result(s) for business in Shopping
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
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By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Sunday Shop Closure Studies Show Budget Shortfall In Hungary
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
According to one of what may have been several impact studies on Sunday closures commissioned by the Ministry of National Economy, nearly 63 percent of respondents strongly opposed the forced closing of retail stores. However, the same study found that the results of the poll could be significantly influenced by employing convincing communication tactics.
Lottery Ticket Sales Jump As Rollover Jackpot Grows
- 20 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
State-owned Hungarian lottery company Szerencsejáték expects sales of its popular weekly pick-five game to reach levels unmatched for years as the rollover jackpot reaches HUF 3.23 billion (EUR 10.7m), business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Consumer Protection Agency Levies Huf 711m In Fines Last Year
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) levied fines of about 711 million forints (EUR 2.34m) for violations last year, down by some 230 million forints from 2013, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Praktiker Extends Opening Hours On Saturdays In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
D.I.Y. chain Praktiker has extended opening hours on Saturdays in order to compensate for the anticipated traffic loss due to restrictions on Sunday opening hours that will come into effect from March 15, the retailer announced.
Hungarian Government Closes Sunday Shop Hours Loopholes
- 19 Feb 2015 5:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s government has decided it will not add any more exceptions to restrictions on Sunday business hours at retailers, the government spokesman said, adding that it sees no reason at present to expand the exceptions already contained in the law by decree.
No Fuel Price Pass - Through But Hungarian Govt Plans No Intervention
- 17 Feb 2015 2:50 AM
- shopping
The economy ministry does not plan any intervention in market fuel prices because inflation is expected to remain low for the whole year, the ministry said, responding to a query by MTI.
Employers’ Assoc Maintains Stand Against Sunday Shopping Restrictions
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s main employer association said on Thursday that it objects to the law severely restricting Sunday shopping. The National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) said it maintains its refusal to endorse the law and will not asses a draft implementation decree for the law.
Multiplexes In Hungary May Keep Most Malls Open Sundays
- 13 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Although legislation enforced from March will keep most big retailers closed on Sundays, malls with multiplexes are likely to remain open, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Closing Law A Bad Idea
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- shopping
By Tom Popper, Managing Editor, Budapest Business Journal: The Sunday closing law that came into effect March 15 is a bad idea. It only serves special interests, and it should be killed – by legislation or a referendum. The chorus of opposition to the Sunday closing law has mostly hit the same basic note: Forcing larger retailers to close on Sundays is bad for business and the economy.
Sunday Shop Closure Studies Show Budget Shortfall In Hungary
- 24 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
According to one of what may have been several impact studies on Sunday closures commissioned by the Ministry of National Economy, nearly 63 percent of respondents strongly opposed the forced closing of retail stores. However, the same study found that the results of the poll could be significantly influenced by employing convincing communication tactics.
Lottery Ticket Sales Jump As Rollover Jackpot Grows
- 20 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
State-owned Hungarian lottery company Szerencsejáték expects sales of its popular weekly pick-five game to reach levels unmatched for years as the rollover jackpot reaches HUF 3.23 billion (EUR 10.7m), business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Consumer Protection Agency Levies Huf 711m In Fines Last Year
- 12 Mar 2015 2:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s National Consumer Protection Authority (NFH) levied fines of about 711 million forints (EUR 2.34m) for violations last year, down by some 230 million forints from 2013, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.
Praktiker Extends Opening Hours On Saturdays In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
D.I.Y. chain Praktiker has extended opening hours on Saturdays in order to compensate for the anticipated traffic loss due to restrictions on Sunday opening hours that will come into effect from March 15, the retailer announced.
Hungarian Government Closes Sunday Shop Hours Loopholes
- 19 Feb 2015 5:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s government has decided it will not add any more exceptions to restrictions on Sunday business hours at retailers, the government spokesman said, adding that it sees no reason at present to expand the exceptions already contained in the law by decree.
No Fuel Price Pass - Through But Hungarian Govt Plans No Intervention
- 17 Feb 2015 2:50 AM
- shopping
The economy ministry does not plan any intervention in market fuel prices because inflation is expected to remain low for the whole year, the ministry said, responding to a query by MTI.
Employers’ Assoc Maintains Stand Against Sunday Shopping Restrictions
- 13 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Hungary’s main employer association said on Thursday that it objects to the law severely restricting Sunday shopping. The National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers (VOSZ) said it maintains its refusal to endorse the law and will not asses a draft implementation decree for the law.
Multiplexes In Hungary May Keep Most Malls Open Sundays
- 13 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
- shopping
Although legislation enforced from March will keep most big retailers closed on Sundays, malls with multiplexes are likely to remain open, business daily Napi Gazdaság said.