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Great Demand for Austrian Tourism Knowledge in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian tourism industry pushes for an improvement in quality. Austrian AWO brings together Austrian suppliers and potential business partners in Bulgaria.

May 21, 2012
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bwin.party: € 33m License Fees in Spain

The British-Austrian gaming company has to pay € 33m to Spain authorities.

May 21, 2012
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Record Results at RWA

Raiffeisen Ware Austria achieved an increase in revenues of 26%. EBIT rose by 23.3%.

May 16, 2012

Stable Results for bwin.party

Total revenue was up by 1% to € 215.9m (2011: € 214.0m) with strong growth in casino & other games as well as other revenues partially offset by a softer gross win margin in sports betting

May 16, 2012
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Satisfactory Results at Austrian Post

Revenue was up by 6.0% above the prior-year quarter. An EBITDA rise of 7.0% to € 75.8m was recorded. The outlook for 2012 was confirmed.

May 16, 2012

bwin.party Expands in California

The Austrian-British gambling company achieved an online poker agreement in California

May 8, 2012
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Century Casinos Records Rising Earnings

The New York and Vienna-listed Century Casinos, Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Operating income was up slightly.

May 7, 2012

Decent Growth in Austrian Retail Trade Sector

Sales rose by 2.3% for Austrian retail trade in the first quarter 2012.

May 4, 2012

Austrian Post Continues Expansion in CEE Region

With the purchase of “Kolportaz Rzetelny” and a stake in “M&BM; Express”, Austrian Post expands its Network in Poland and Bulgaria.

May 3, 2012
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Pfeiffer Group Gets In Zielpunkt

The Austrian wholesale trader acquires a 24.9% stake in the retail chain Zielpunkt. The cartel authorities still must approve the deal.

May 1, 2012

Casinos Austria International Records Massive Losses

Casinos Austria Group posts minimal profits. Losses of the subsidiary Casinos Austria International could be offset by the Austrian division.

April 14, 2012
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Zielpunkt: „Not for Sale“

The new owner of the Austrian supermarket chain, Jan Satek, says that there are no plans to re-sell Zielpunkt.

April 10, 2012

Lutz Continues Expansion Program

The world´s second largest furniture house intends to grow in Eastern and Southeastern Europe.

April 7, 2012

Meinl: Big Plans in Russia

The Austrian coffee roaster regards the CEE region as future market. Also China and Turkey are targeted. Last year, group revenues rose by 16% to € 125m.

April 5, 2012
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Schlecker: „Jobs in Austria are in Safety“

The Austrian subsidiary of the insolvent German chemist chain Schlecker is not affected by the shut-down program. Jobs are “relatively safe”.

March 30, 2012

Rewe Austria Shows Solid Growth

The German retail chain achieved sales of € 7.47bn in Austria last year, which is a rise of 6.26%.

March 30, 2012
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Weak Results at bwin.party

The Austro-British gambling copmany could increase EBITDA by 3.0%. Total revenues remained stable.

March 29, 2012

Ottakringer: Hungary Lowers Profits

The Austrian beer producer achieved stable results in 2011. The Hungarian brewery Pécs reports losses, however.

March 27, 2012

UK Investor Plans Sale of Iglo

The British company should get new owners soon. The consequences for the Austrian subsidiary are unknown yet.

March 27, 2012
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Burger King to Expand in Austria

The U.S. fast food chain enlarges its Austrian branches. Moreover, Burger King aims to enter the coffeehouse segment.

March 26, 2012

Moderate Growth in Tourism Sector

Current Austrian tourism winter season 2011/12: +4.6% more overnights due to rise in February (+11.7%).

March 26, 2012
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Starbucks Becomes Rival of Red Bull

The U.S. coffeehouse chain enters the energy drink market and attacks he market leader Red Bull.

March 22, 2012

Austrian Post Is Said to Expand in Poland

Austrian Post is said to be interested in Polish Kolportaż Rzetelny, Polish media report.

March 19, 2012

Wolford Group Reports Stable Results

The Austrian textile company posted almost unchanged sales and profits figures. The outlook is cautiously positive.

March 16, 2012
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Stable Results at Austrian Post

In 2011, Austrian Post could raise revenues by 4.2%. EBIT climbed up by 7.2%. The dividend increases by 6.3% to € 1.70.

March 15, 2012

BWB Finishes Razzia at Rewe Austria

Due to suspicions of price arrangements, the Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) secured comprehensive documents of Rewe Austria. The longest razzia in BWB´s history is finished.

March 9, 2012
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Rewe is Said to Constrain Investigations

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) suspects Rewe Austria to have made price arrangements. Rewe should have constrained BWB´s investigations.

March 6, 2012

Razzia at Rewe Austria Continues

Investigators announced to have found substantial evidence at Rewe Austria, which is suspected of having made price agreements.

March 3, 2012

Car Deal Pappas Achieves Growth in Hungary

The Austrian car dealer group could achieve sales of € 129.1m in Hungary. In spite of the economic crisis, sales climbed up by 12%.

March 3, 2012
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Gigasport Withdraws from Czech Republic and Slovakia

The Austrian sports brand closes twelve branches in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 280 workers are affected.

March 1, 2012

Schlecker Closes Branches

The insolvent German chemist chain shuts down the half of its branches in Germany. In Austria, inprofitable shops will be closed.

March 1, 2012
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Rewe Suspected of Price Arrangements

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) suspects Rewe Group for having made price arrangements with competitors and suppliers.

February 28, 2012

Record for McDonald´s Austria

In 2011, McDonald´s Austria registered a rise in guests by 4.4% and sales of € 515m.

February 28, 2012

Slight Growth Rates of Spar in CEE Region

For the first time, the Austrian supermarket chain´s sales totaled more than € 12.0bn in 2012. Sales growth amounted to 3.8%.

February 24, 2012
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Baumax Faces Stagnation

The Austrian building center chain records declining sales in real terms in Austria. Growth rates are observed in Eastern Europe.

February 24, 2012

Resch Exceeds € 100m Sales

The Austrian bakery producer Resch & Frisch could record € 100m in sales last year. For 2012, sales of 105m are planned.

February 21, 2012
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Boom in Viennese Tourism

In January 2012, the Austrian capital registered an increase of 11.5% in tourists. 675,000 guest nights were recorded.

February 20, 2012

Russia: Great Demand for Austrian Food

Due to rising purchase power of Russian households, Austrian food exports to Russia are booming. In 2012, the Russian retail trade sector is expected to grow by 15%.

February 14, 2012

Schlumberger Records Rise in Earnings

In spite of difficult market conditions, the Austrian sparkling wine producer holds on its ambitious growth targets. Exports should be reinforced.

February 10, 2012
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Schlecker: „Austria Remains Independent“

The insolvent German chemist chain underlines that ist Austrian subsidiary is „definitively not affected“ by the insolvency proceedings.

February 9, 2012

Sales and Profits on the Rise at Do & Co

The Austrian catering company recorded an increase of 9.5% in sales. Profits were up by 27.6%.

February 9, 2012
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Zielpunkt Gets New Owner

MBO at the Austrian supermarket chain: CEO Jan Satek takes over the company and wants to focus on local supply.

February 7, 2012

Blizzard Confirms Turnaround

The Austrian ski manufacturer could achieve profits again. Nevertheless, Blizzard´s management demonstrates cautious optimism.

February 4, 2012

Trade Unions: „Schlecker Austria Depends from Germany“

For the Austrian trade unions, talks with Schlecker Austria´s management are “acceptable”. An all-clear would be difficult.

February 2, 2012

Schlecker Austria Will Not Be Sold

The German chemist chain gives the all-clear. The Austrian subsidiary is not affected by the insolvency of the group.

February 1, 2012

Uncertain Future of Schlecker Austria

After the insolvency of the German chemist chain, experts consider that the Austrian subsidiary could be sold.

January 31, 2012
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3E Group Grows in Eastern Europe

The Austrian building material company´s revenues were up by 3.2% in 2011. Total sales reached € 546m.

January 30, 2012

Do & Co Takes Over Catering at ÖBB

After the successful application, the Austrian catering company Do & Co will serve passengers at ÖBB in future. Do & Co. ÖBB expects to reduce costs.

January 28, 2012

Lutz Enters Croatia

The Austrian furniture store group opens its largest center in the SEE region. Market leader Ikea follows in autumn 2012.

January 26, 2012

H&M Registers Sales Decrease in Austria

The Swedish clothing chain records a decrease in sales in Austria.

January 26, 2012
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