Economy

Toilet flushing accounts for about 35% of our household water consumption. Most of us act on autopilot and press the big button every time we flush. This innocent habit costs us hundreds of shekels a year. From checking standards to the simple trick that will help you get organized.

Between the beach and lunch or dinner: how to incorporate turquoise into your summer wardrobe?

Tel Aviv has secured the third spot in Deutsche Bank's cost of living index, trailing only Zurich and Geneva. While prices for goods and services remain high, data suggests that grocery costs relative to income are comparable to those in New York.

The chef restaurant Amore by Nada in the Druze local council of Hurfeish, which became a destination for meat lovers and travelers in the Galilee, is offered for sale following the founder's passing. The family is looking for someone to continue its path.

Heatwaves and drought in Europe are raising concerns about food prices, but the strengthening shekel and falling raw material costs suggest otherwise. Before climate becomes an excuse for another price hike, it is worth examining what actually impacts the Israeli consumer basket.

A regular customer of the Rami Levy branch in Netanya was shocked to receive a legal demand for nearly 2,000 shekels in retroactive parking fees, despite having met the requirements for free parking.

The retail chain is running a promotion from August 9-21, 2026, on a wide range of food, cleaning, and household products. Customers can enjoy significant discounts and special bundle deals.

The designer fashion chain Razili is saying goodbye to its physical stores and moving to online-only operations. The last branch in the Ramat Aviv Mall will close this week.

Sephora starts selling in Israel, a historic house requiring half a million to relocate, a VAT payment revolution, market fluctuations for defense companies, and private kindergartens for high-tech employees — the most read articles of the week.

Sales make us feel like we've saved, but often the sale price is higher than the price at competitors. The fight against the cost of living is not just about the price on the shelf - but also about how we make decisions and buy more than we planned.

Oman, once a leading candidate to join the Abraham Accords, has stopped accepting goods destined for Israel at its ports. The situation is further complicated by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The FOX chain has announced an end-of-season sale with a 70% discount on summer collection items, alongside promotions on basketball gear and online-only bundles. Some items are priced under 10 shekels. Back-to-school promotions are also underway.

The Vaniglia ice cream chain is collaborating with the importer of the British brand PerfectTed. In Bnei Brak, a building damaged by an Iranian missile has been demolished for a new residential project. Sodexo Israel is expanding its catering operations, and Chinese truck manufacturer FAW is launching a 3 million shekel campaign.

This week, the CEO and co-owner of "Tzomet Sfarim" announced that the chain will filter the books it sells, including based on how they are funded. Criticism in the industry was swift, mainly regarding the status the chain is taking for itself and the potential harm to new authors. Shumer told Globes: "I actually received positive feedback from publishers. We understand that we are doing something...

The Rami Levy chain is launching a series of exclusive discounts for SuperFly credit card holders. Among the products on sale: household cleaning, grooming, and hygiene products | All the details

The Ministry of Transport will begin on Sunday a refund operation for passengers who held periodic subscriptions during the period of service reduction during the war. The refund will be granted to holders of 'Hofshi Hodshi' and students who held an annual subscription or a subscription for the second semester of the current academic year, and it can be redeemed until the end of 2026.

The new 'Junior' campaign from Bank Hapoalim tops the memorable and favorite commercials ranking by Globes and Geocartography. 9 Insurance with Udi Kagan takes second place, while the Holiday Finder site enters the index for the first time after 4.5 years on air.

The long-standing beverage brand is updating its classic recipe and bringing lime to the forefront. Alongside the change in taste, the packaging will also undergo a facelift with a neon design and a new logo. The company is aiming for the heart of Generation Z | All the details

Following a complaint received by the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, it was found that the allergen labeling on a sweet product does not match its composition. The importer has announced a voluntary recall from shelves and urges consumers sensitive to certain allergens not to consume it.

Following a report on hundreds of thousands of policyholders allegedly induced to purchase expensive policies, the Israel Insurance Agents Association is threatening unprecedented legal action against TheMarker and its senior reporter.

Tnuva halted butter supplies to Shufersal after the chain rejected price increases ahead of Shavuot. Products have returned to shelves at higher prices, though the hikes vary and did not always reach the 4.8% increase requested by Tnuva. While some competitors maintained previous pricing, others raised costs by as much as 11%.

Ministry of Health inspectors discovered that bottles of "Alaska - natural mineral water" were brought into Israel from the Palestinian Authority territories without permits. The production and safety conditions of the water are unknown and it is not under supervision. The warning applies to all bottle sizes and all expiration dates.

The international sports brand is breaking the traditional model and launching a special service that allows purchasing a single shoe, a move that could completely change the entire footwear industry.

Arbitrator Chen Schreiber has determined that the total value of Tiv Taam's acquisition of Mizrach Ve-Maarav will be 131 million shekels. This figure is 8% higher than the valuation set in the original December 2024 agreement.

Following a commercial dispute, the M. Lesser company will stop supplying eggs to the Rami Levy Shivuk HaShikma chain. The retailer assures that there will be no shortage, as another partner will take over the supply.

The average monthly expenditure of a household in Israel is 18,088 shekels, but a family with two children in the center can exceed 25 thousand.

Guy Lerer, who established the supermarket as part of the protest against the cost of living in Israel, summarized the opening event last night of the new branch in Harish. Attaching a picture of himself looking exhausted but satisfied, he wrote moving words.

A woman from Georgia booked an appointment with a hairdresser and paid a $50 deposit, but the appointment was cancelled at the last minute citing a family emergency - and the money was not refunded. At the time scheduled for the appointment, she found the hairdresser sitting with friends at a restaurant, documented the confrontation, and ordered food and a shot of tequila on her tab.

The fashion chain is launching its back-to-school collection and rolling out aggressive promotions in all branches and on the website, with a variety of stationery, shirts for 15 shekels, and designer bags at low prices.

Tnuva is relocating its 51%-owned "Rico" pasta factory to the Rehovot dairy complex, following the closure of the "Olivia" spreads plant. The project involves an investment of approximately 30 million shekels.

The Yohananoff chain is slashing prices, offering a wide range of electrical appliances, smart TVs, baby products, and cleaning supplies at significant discounts in its branches.

25.4 billion shekels have already been accumulated in the "Savings for Every Child" program, and the cumulative profit has reached 3.85 billion. However, 37% of parents forgo doubling the monthly deposit, and almost half do not bother to choose an investment track. The most worrying figure: 80% of children who received a default track are the second child or later in the family. And banks? 98,119...

One of Israel's largest egg marketing firms has notified the Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma chain that it will halt supplies at the end of August due to a commercial dispute. The chain currently sells eggs below the government-regulated price.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing struggle with Iran and the sharp spike in fuel prices across the USA, a gas station in New York state offered drivers an original way to ease the burden on their wallets. The new challenge went viral online and received more than 10 million views. "We wanted to bring some joy to people in these difficult times," said the mastermind behind the idea.

The "Rami Levy Stock" chain is preparing to open a new branch in the Ramle-Lod area, with goods already arriving on-site. The company is building anticipation with an intriguing message: "More details soon. Very soon."

Products bearing the identification details of the company "Peer HaBasar VeHaOf Ltd." were found in marketing channels, but according to the company, they were not produced by them at all. The company has contacted the Ministry of Health, and the public is requested not to consume them.

A photo comparing an old chocolate bar to its modern version has gone viral in the UK, reigniting a heated debate over the phenomenon of shrinking packaging and products without reducing the price. The vintage snack weighs 62.5 grams, compared to just 40 grams today.

Starting his career in real estate, Ronen Ganon has moved aggressively into the retail sector in recent years. As the owner of 50% of Zol Stock and founder of the Shai Market chain, Ganon has now signed a deal to acquire control of Multi Retail, marking a major expansion of his business empire.

In recent years, more and more Israelis prefer to spend their leisure time and shop near home instead of traveling to Tel Aviv — both because the offerings are no longer unique or interesting enough, and because of the traffic chaos. If the municipality does not wake up, the day is not far off when the 'city that never stops' will take a long break.

Wiz founder Assaf Rappaport is reportedly exploring the acquisition of the McDonald's franchise in Israel. Following recent moves into the media sector, the entrepreneur is looking to diversify his portfolio beyond technology.