Industry spokesperson presents results of a new survey on the structure and situation of sales agents in Austria – “Sales agents are networkers and sales professionals” Vienna (OTS) – “The commercial agents in Austria – recently also called sales agents – are not only trained sales professionals, but above all have a large number of … Read more
The knowledge platform oesterreich-isst-informiert.at provides facts and background information on food safety in Austria. Vienna (OTS) – Food in Austria is safer than ever before: This is ensured by strict controls and high standards in companies. “Austria Eats Informed” explains how these work and what measures are associated with them. Johannes Pleiner-Duxneuner, Managing Director of … Read more
Industry calls for Austria to follow suit in European comparison – VAT on works of art should be reduced sustainably Vienna (OTS) – Horst Szaal, deputy chairman of the Federal Committee for the Art and Antiques Trade in the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), sees a “glaring competitive disadvantage for the Austrian art trade compared … Read more
Due to the planned reduction in VAT in Germany, domestic retailers are no longer competitive. SWV WIEN is urgently calling for an adjustment of VAT! Vienna (OTS/SWV Vienna) – From January 2025, the VAT on fine art in Germany will be reduced to seven percent, while in Austria it will remain at 13 percent. Andre … Read more
Avolta, the leading global travel experience company, announces the official opening of its newest motorway restaurant in Austria. Göttlesbrunn (OTS) – The newly renovated rest stop on the A10 Tauern motorway in Feistritz sets new standards in travel catering with a special focus on Italian food and drink culture. Walter Seib, CEO Northern, Central and … Read more
Trade association estimates additional sales from UEFA Euro 2024 to total between 130 and 250 million euros – depending on the performance of the national team in the knockout phase Brussels/Vienna (OTS) – Since June 14, the whole of Austria has been gripped by European Football Championship fever. With Rangnick’s team’s victory against the Netherlands … Read more
Environmental organisation warns against green eyewash through compensation – EU and governments must close greenwashing loopholes in Green Claims Directive Vienna (OTS) – “Climate neutral”, “environmentally friendly” or “CO2 neutral” – the eye-catching slogans quickly catch the eye. Whether you are doing your weekly shopping, in the drugstore or on the way to your summer … Read more
No arsenic in domestically grown products – but priced in the top segment Vienna (OTS) – The Association for Consumer Information tested rice in cooperation with the Styrian Chamber of Labor. A total of 23 products, 9 of which come from organic rice cultivation. For the first time, 6 products from Austrian agriculture were also … Read more
Export prizes in the trade category went to English Decor (gold), the cool tool (silver) and Hay drying (bronze) Vienna (OTS) – “Austrian trade is diverse, colorful and ready to reinvent itself again and again through innovation. There are therefore numerous trading companies that are extremely successful even beyond the country’s borders. This is a … Read more
Decathlon is opening its 6th store in Austria next week in the PlusCity in Pasching near Linz. Competitions and challenges await customers on the first two days of sales. Vienna/Vösendorf (OTS) – The sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon is expanding its presence in Austria and is now opening its first branch in the west … Read more
