Slovakia
Industry
The Slovakian government is considering a freeze on food prices when it adopts the euro next year. With euro entry planned for January 2009, the Agriculture Ministry is concerned...
2008-06-18Companies
UK retail giant Tesco has announced a new wave of expansions for the Polish and Slovakian markets, as it invests further in strengthening its position in these countries. Tesco Polska,...
2008-04-21Industry
In 2005 frozen fruits and vegetables were the most commonly purchased frozen foods in many CEE markets. Since then, however, the prominence of Western-style products, including pizzas,...
2007-10-16Companies
French retailer Carrefour has finally found a buyer for its Slovak hypermarket network, long after announcing its intended departure from the country. In late 2005 Carrefour reached...
2007-06-07Companies
Slovenian retailer Mercator, a major player throughout the former Yugoslav republics, has said that it is looking to expand further in the region, and is eyeing possible takeover...
2007-03-08Companies
The Slovakian Antimonopoly Office (PMU) has blocked British retailer
2007-01-08Companies
In its first half-year in office, Slovakia's populist, left-leaning government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has not quite chewed on the scenery as more pessimistic observers...
2006-10-06Industry
Value sales of confectionery are expected to increase by 32.2% over the forecast period to US$841.2mn, as MGRs increase their share of the market and disposable incomes rise. Volumes...
2006-05-05


