It’s no secret that retail sales are weak in Hungary. But a new survey by market research organization GFK Hungária shows just how bad things are. As overall purchases of everyday consumer goods dropped by 3% in the second half of last year and people made markedly fewer shopping trips, sales of vinegar rose because people are using it in place of more expensive cleaning products. Gulp. [inforadio.hu]
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@Mr. Erik d’Amato-IMPORTANT. Is there any connection between this site, http://www.caboodle.hu and the site http://www.caboodle.com, belonging to a UK-based business? This site’s administrator has to make a very clear statement on this issue. I hope that the message will be visible for the Hungarian site’s readers, as well.
William Thorndike, Birmingham, UK
Seems like the crap that is sold over at http://www.caboodle.com matches the crap news that is posted here. Clearly I’m confused as they are both so similar. I guess this warning means that http://www.caboodle.com is ready to enter the depressed Hungarian market – no doubt to sell vinegar. @Bill, I would suggest that you don’t use that vinegar on your wedding rings you sell.
@william – Caboodle.com looks remarkably American to me – registered in San Antonio. I wouldn’t bother with any requirement for a clear statement – I don’t think people will confuse the two ! Wonder if my attempt at wine would sell for a cleaning product
So? At least the environment seems to profit from the crisis, than.
Apple vinegar? It’s called “palinka” over here.
A universal product to clean your teeth, wash the car, get drunk, embalm the mother-in-law, and so on.
For a change you can use: pears, cherries,spuds,
plums etc.
A good business idea would be to bottle several brands of the stuff, sell it as wonder product
and pay no duty to boot!
Got to go…time for a shot of my favoutite tipple,
Granny Smith’s, AppleAngosturaAppetiser..aghhhhhhhhh