41 result(s) for legislation 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 Shopping Ban Extended To World Heritage Sites
- 14 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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The cabinet has decided to extend the ban on Sunday retail activity, to take effect on 15 March, to world heritage sites, government spokesman András Giró-Szász has said. In addition to large areas in central Budapest, the decision will affect the towns of Sátoraljaújhely, Szerencs, Sárospatak and Tokaj in the Tokaj historical wine region in northeastern Hungary.
Praktiker Extends Opening Hours On Saturdays In Hungary
- 3 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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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
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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.
Multiplexes In Hungary May Keep Most Malls Open Sundays
- 13 Feb 2015 3:00 AM
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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.
With End To Sunday Shopping, IKEA To Stay Open An Hour Longer
- 6 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
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Home furnishings retailer IKEA said it will stay open an hour longer from March to cushion a fall in revenue expected after restrictions on Sunday business hours are introduced.
Sunday Shop Opening Rules In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
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As of 15 March 2015 a day of rest will be introduced in the Hungarian retail sector. The aim of the legislation is not to keep shops closed, but to allow everyone to have the last day of the week off.
Hungarian Government To Restrict Supermarkets In World Heritage Areas
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
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A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.
Govt Mulls Banning Discount Stores, Big Supermarkets From Budapest’s World Heritage Sites
- 19 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
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A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.
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 Shopping Ban Extended To World Heritage Sites
- 14 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
The cabinet has decided to extend the ban on Sunday retail activity, to take effect on 15 March, to world heritage sites, government spokesman András Giró-Szász has said. In addition to large areas in central Budapest, the decision will affect the towns of Sátoraljaújhely, Szerencs, Sárospatak and Tokaj in the Tokaj historical wine region in northeastern Hungary.
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.
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.
With End To Sunday Shopping, IKEA To Stay Open An Hour Longer
- 6 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- shopping
Home furnishings retailer IKEA said it will stay open an hour longer from March to cushion a fall in revenue expected after restrictions on Sunday business hours are introduced.
Sunday Shop Opening Rules In Hungary
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
As of 15 March 2015 a day of rest will be introduced in the Hungarian retail sector. The aim of the legislation is not to keep shops closed, but to allow everyone to have the last day of the week off.
Hungarian Government To Restrict Supermarkets In World Heritage Areas
- 20 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.
Govt Mulls Banning Discount Stores, Big Supermarkets From Budapest’s World Heritage Sites
- 19 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
A bill on “implementing fair market practices” in commerce submitted to Parliament by the economy minister on Tuesday would prohibit big supermarkets and discount shops from opening in the area of Budapest’s World Heritage sites.