44 result(s) for store chains
Ultra-Cheap Store in Budapest Closed by Russian Retailer Mere
- 17 Aug 2026 10:34 AM
- shopping
With its warehouse-style layout, goods stacked on pallets and exceptionally low prices, Budapest's Basket Plus offered a very different shopping experience from Hungary's established discount chains. Now, just eight months after opening, the store has closed.
VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 10:33 AM
- specials
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
Sale of Tesco Hungary Reportedly Moving Forward
- 5 Aug 2026 9:13 AM
- shopping
The possibility of Tesco leaving Hungary appears to be moving closer, with fresh reports suggesting that the British supermarket group’s Hungarian business could be sold separately from its neighbouring Central European operations.
Lidl Continues Expansion in Hungary as Sales Hit New High
- 1 Aug 2026 12:36 PM
- business
German-owned discount chain Lidl Magyarorszag had net profit of HUF 34.6bn in the business year ended February 28, 2025, up from HUF 26.4bn a year earlier.
Insider Tips: Top 10 Ways to Enjoy More of Expat Life in Budapest
- 22 Jul 2026 9:02 AM
- specials
This exceptional capital attracts expats from all around the world, as Budapest is a city that's easy to love - and one that rewards those who constantly discover local shortcuts and insider know-how.
Largest Artisanal Neapolitan Pizza Bakery in Europe Opens Near Budapest
- 15 Jul 2026 1:21 PM
- food & drink
A new pizza factory has started operations in Szigetszentmiklós, within the Budapest metropolitan area, following an investment of around 1.5 billion forints (approximately 4.2 million euros).
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Tesco to Close Major Budapest Hypermarket
- 27 Apr 2026 11:45 AM
- shopping
Tesco is shutting down one of its prominent Budapest hypermarkets, marking another visible step in the reshaping of Hungary’s grocery retail landscape.
Ultra-Cheap Store in Budapest Closed by Russian Retailer Mere
- 17 Aug 2026 10:34 AM
- shopping
With its warehouse-style layout, goods stacked on pallets and exceptionally low prices, Budapest's Basket Plus offered a very different shopping experience from Hungary's established discount chains. Now, just eight months after opening, the store has closed.
VRG Insight: The Hidden Costs of Non-Digital Accounting in Hungary
- 6 Aug 2026 10:33 AM
- specials
Many business owners still treat digital accounting as a nice-to-have. Fewer paper piles, easier email threads and a slightly greener way of working. In 2026, that view is outdated.
Sale of Tesco Hungary Reportedly Moving Forward
- 5 Aug 2026 9:13 AM
- shopping
The possibility of Tesco leaving Hungary appears to be moving closer, with fresh reports suggesting that the British supermarket group’s Hungarian business could be sold separately from its neighbouring Central European operations.
Lidl Continues Expansion in Hungary as Sales Hit New High
- 1 Aug 2026 12:36 PM
- business
German-owned discount chain Lidl Magyarorszag had net profit of HUF 34.6bn in the business year ended February 28, 2025, up from HUF 26.4bn a year earlier.
Insider Tips: Top 10 Ways to Enjoy More of Expat Life in Budapest
- 22 Jul 2026 9:02 AM
- specials
This exceptional capital attracts expats from all around the world, as Budapest is a city that's easy to love - and one that rewards those who constantly discover local shortcuts and insider know-how.
Largest Artisanal Neapolitan Pizza Bakery in Europe Opens Near Budapest
- 15 Jul 2026 1:21 PM
- food & drink
A new pizza factory has started operations in Szigetszentmiklós, within the Budapest metropolitan area, following an investment of around 1.5 billion forints (approximately 4.2 million euros).
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Tesco to Close Major Budapest Hypermarket
- 27 Apr 2026 11:45 AM
- shopping
Tesco is shutting down one of its prominent Budapest hypermarkets, marking another visible step in the reshaping of Hungary’s grocery retail landscape.

















