Israeli Tourism Officials Worry Coronavirus Will Cause Sector’s Collapse
Israel’s tourism industry, which has plans to accommodate wars but not pandemics, is worrying that the coronavirus could spell catastrophe
Hadar Kane
Israeli Travel Sector Suffers First Job Cuts Due to Coronavirus
Spread of epidemic to Italy causes a new wave of flight cancellations, but lower airfares
Running Out of iPhones, Vacuums and Fish: Coronavirus Shutdown Hits Israeli Stores
China’s manufacturing shutdown, in an attempt to contain the virus’s spread, is causing products to disappear from shelves
No Coronavirus in Israel Yet, but Medical Masks Are Selling Out
Businesses and individuals are snapping them up, while Israel Chemicals is sending a shipment to China for its employees there
Acting as Amazon Outposts Gives Stores a Sales Boost
As online shopping soars, the service has proven to be a more effective way to lure customers than advertising
The Black Hole Where Missing Packages Sent to Israel Are Idling
Israel Post is struggling with a sharp increase in volume from Amazon, causing waiting times to balloon
Check, Please: As the Tip Jar Empties, a Generation of Israeli Servers Are Quitting
A year after a court ruling meant to provide social benefits, restaurateurs and servers are dissatisfied – and experienced employees are leaving the field
For Israeli Designers, Etsy Brings a World of Customers
Designers who have struggled to make a mark on the competitive local market are finding customer and success on the craft website
Rami Levy Launches Robotic Supply Center, Two-hour Grocery Delivery
The supermarket chain will start filling deliveries, pulled together by robots, from its new logistics center as of January
Amazon’s Free Shipping Brings Israeli Postal Services to State of Chaos
Sources say that to meet its terms with Amazon, Israel Post is prioritizing Amazon packages at the expense of others, causing severe delays
Israeli Retailers Join the Global Black Friday Frenzy
Local merchants have embraced the concept, and shoppers can expect big discounts on popular products
Shortage? In Toronto, Tnuva Butter Is Cheap and Plentiful
For nearly a year, Israelis have been facing butter shortages. Now Israelis are up in arms after a Facebook user posted a photo of Tnuva butter prices in Canada
Is This the Revolution? A Guide to Amazon’s Israeli Site
The American commerce giant is trying to bite into the profits of its Chinese competitor Alibaba, offering its own Singles Day version in Hebrew and adding free deliveries to Israel on orders over $49
The World Is Fighting Plastic Use. Why Hasn’t Israel Caught On?
Study finds Israelis are world’s No. 2 in per capita use of plastic and disposable plates and cutlery
Ministry Proposes Nixing Tariffs on Imported Butter
Shortages of domestic butter prompt Economy Ministry to seek unfettered access for imported brands
Vendors Disappointed With Amazon Israel, a Month After Its Launch
E-commerce experts say site got off to weak start but that shoppers will start coming as improvements are made
Your Business Gets Slammed on Facebook. So, Who You Gonna Call? Post-busters
Businesses increasingly fight online criticism by threatening to sue people running online communities. It works, and posts are taken down. But the community managers fight back
Michal Negrin to Shut Down Boutique Jewelry Chain
Company's financial decline epitomizes fast and drastic changes in the retail, fashion industry
Amazon Launches Israel Operations Just in Time for High Holy Day Season
Products from local merchants available as of Sunday, while Hebrew-language version still to come
Is It Worth It for Business Owners to Get on the Amazon Israel Train?
The e-commerce behemoth wants its sellers ready by September 12; hundreds of sellers are already on board, but they face high overhead and commissions
On Netflix, Israelis Pay More Than Most and Get Less
The streaming services have recently raised prices for Israeli subscribers, but suffered no drop in popularity in the country
Israelis Fall in Love With Takeout Apps, but Restaurants Not So Much
Wolt came to Israel at the end of 2018 and has set off a dining revolution that restaurateurs can’t afford to resist
Amazon Is Taking Israel by Storm. Here Is What This Means for the Market
The hard-pressed Israeli consumer can expect lower prices and better service, but for retailers and mall owners life will be less pleasant
Israel’s First Cashier-less Store Debuting in Tel Aviv
Nowpet will be using technology developed by startup Cyb Org that includes innovative anti-theft sensors
Amazon Israel Launch Delayed Amid Logistical, Language, Other Problems
June-July startup has been pushed back to a date yet to be decided. Local resellers are struggling to meet company’s standards for delivery times
Israel Post Rolls Out New Debit Cards for Teens
The cards can be loaded with up to $500 and can also be used to withdraw money
Amazon Is Coming to Israel, and Upending the Local Market
The e-commerce giant has invited Israeli merchants to sell to local customers on a Hebrew-language site
Israeli Amazon Vendors Complain of Jump in Number of Blocked Sales
Experts point to faulty enforcement of new rules and a spring housecleaning by the company
Moo-over Burger King, Israel's Had Meatless Burgers Far Before You Entered the Game
Burger King will be offering a high-tech meatless version of its Whopper at 100 locations, a year after Israel developed its own fake meat
Shufersal Bid to Become Israel’s Amazon Fizzles
American Outlets sought to combine best of local, overseas online shopping experiences