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
Hadar Kane
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
The End of the Cashier? Israeli Retailers Finally Adopt Self-service Checkout
Slow to take on the technology, some still not sure it can replace humans
From Now On, 'Israeli' Olive Oil Has to Actually Be Israeli
New guideline seeks to prevent 'deliberate blurring of the countries of origin', as Plant Board warns Israelis risk consuming oil from 'countries such as Iran, Turkey and Libya'
Treasury Report Shows Record Profits for Israeli Food Firms
As it wages war against industry price hikes, the treasury study noted food prices in Israel were on average 25% higher than in other OECD countries
Kahlon Claims First Win in War Against Price Hikes
Increases in food and utilities have sparked 'yellow vest' rallies in Israel as Kahlon and Finance Ministry officials work overtime to block pricing spikes
Israelis Made Record 10,000 Purchases a Minute at Black Friday Peak
Credit card clearing system crashes as shoppers flock to sales
Pact to Bring Gradual Dairy Price Reductions to Boost Israel's Cheese Market
It will take time before Israeli consumers will benefit fully from the drop in the price of imported dairy products, including specialty cheeses, such as Gouda, Brie, Camembert and Parmesan
As Israeli Bank Branches Close, the Weak Suffer
With 142 out of 155 branch closures approved, legislators decry banks that are allegedly leaving the poor, the elderly, the disabled, non-Hebrew speakers and the web-illiterate in the lurch
Amazon Reps in Israel to Meet With Local Delivery Companies
This is not the first time Amazon representatives have visited Israel in an effort to improve service. Representatives visited twice last year, in June and November
Shampoo Wars Super-Sol, Super-Pharm Gearing Up for Head-to-head Combat
Two of Israel’s biggest chains will begin vying for shoppers’ shekels starting next month
In 2019, Israel’s Restaurants Are Getting Eaten Alive
Despite a growing economy, the restaurant industry in Israel has been in a bad state for the last two years
Israeli Finance Chief Avoids Making Unpopular Decision to Raise Dairy Prices
The dairy giant Tnuva claims that Kahlon is stone-walling price increases to regulated dairy products in order to avoid being portrayed as someone who agrees to price hikes
Israeli Fashion Group Owner Under Fire Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
At least three women have accused Harel Wiesel, owner and CEO of one of the biggest fashion groups in Israel, 'Fox,' of sexual harassment
The Ticker: Strauss Group Vows Not to Raise Prices at Least Till End of the Year
Leumi quarterly net exceeds analysts’ expectations, plans more share buybacks ■ Ormat products sales at risk over Turkey’s financial crisis, says Leumi Capital Markets ■ Paz weighing plan to enter electric-power business ■ Tel Aviv shares post their fifth session of losses
Waiting for Super-Sol: Will Food Producers Continue Raising Prices?
Tnuva, Wissotzky and Salt of the Earth raised their prices this week, and like other producers put the social protests behind them
Israeli Dairy Giant Raises Prices for Products First Time Since the 2011 Protests
Tnuva is careful not to change the price of cottage cheese, whose price hike seven years ago sparked the protests
Business in Brief: Strauss Recalls Hummus Over Salmonella Fear
Embattled Electra CEO resigns ■ Tel Aviv markets close flat ■ Competitors mixed over Super-Sol’s deal to end exclusivity
Israel Sees 80% Drop in Plastic Bag Consumption After 2017 Law Implementing Bag Fee
The 10 agorot fee per bag implemented last year has helped save 7,091 tons of plastic, says the Environment Ministry
Amazon Offering Free Delivery Worldwide, Including to Israel
Online giant launches special deal with no notice, but buyer beware that only Amazon Global products apply and you'll owe tax
Israel OKs Legal Measure Making It Easier for Consumers to Order Products Online
Law will define 'personal import,' removing uncertainty and customs delays
Amazon Seeks to Improve Deliveries to Israel, but Not Planning to Open Logistics Center
Attempts to improve customer experience come amid development of a Hebrew-language site, as the company signals rising interest in Israeli market
The Ticker: Foresight Rallies on Sale of Prototype Anti-collision Tech to European Auto Maker
Pilot shortage forcing El Al to pull flights ■ Internet Gold raises NIS 100 million in private placement ■ After resisting the idea, Bezeq launches a package of internet, telephony and TV
Game Over: Soccer Fans Who Bought Argentina-Israel Tickets May Not Get Refunded
Chains and large corporations who bought in bulk will probably be refunded, but anyone who bought from scalpers is likely out of luck
Proposed Reform Would Leave Chief Rabbinate in Control of Kosher Law
Treasury-Rabbinate plan would spin off day-to-day supervision to regional monopolies answerable to local chief rabbi
Amazon Hiring Hebrew Translators, Signaling Major Step Toward Israeli Market
E-commerce giant has begun advertising for native Hebrew speakers to translate material from English for its consumer localization unit, meaning it will begin selling in Hebrew
Amazon Offering a Million More Products for Shipment to Israel
Estimates that some 1 million additional items have become available since last October
Israeli Retailers Challenge VAT Exemption for Online Purchases From Abroad
Coalition of business groups claims exemption unfairly discriminates against domestic retailing and manufacturing sectors