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Black Friday 2025: Where to shop for the best deals online and in-store

Black Friday deals are already live on Amazon, AliExpress and Uniqlo; this year, shippers offer addresses in Greece, Germany or the Netherlands, making brands like Birkenstock and espresso machines cheaper, with big price gaps; in Israel, discounts deepen; is it time to buy a wet-dry vacuum?

Meirav Crystal | 11.27.25

Thai cashier, Sri Lankan warehouse worker: thousands of foreign workers flood Israel’s supermarkets

Israeli supermarket chains are rapidly hiring thousands of foreign workers, praising their efficiency and warning that demand still far exceeds supply; 'We'll end up being like Dubai, with more foreign workers than residents'

Meirav Crystal | 11.20.25

Hanukkah donut price war heats up as Carrefour slashes prices to just one shekel

Carrefour slashes sufganiyah prices to just 1 shekel, triggering a wave of discounts across Israeli supermarkets ahead of Hanukkah; meanwhile, premium bakery Roladin raises prices to a record 20 shekels for gourmet donuts

Meirav Crystal | 11.16.25

התור למכירת האייפונים בוויקטורי קניון איילון

iPhone frenzy grips Israel as shoppers flood supermarkets for discounted devices

Crowds begin forming before dawn, as teens, soldiers and pensioners line up between produce aisles at Victory’s Ayalon Mall branch in Ramat Gan, waiting for a chance to buy; 'At one point I hid in the back rooms to avoid the crowd,' cashier says

Meirav Crystal | 11.06.25

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS to launch stores across Israel

The celebrity-founded shapewear brand will open its first official stores in Israel in partnership with Irani Corp, with sales beginning online Nov. 10, as it takes on a competitive local lingerie market

Meirav Crystal | 11.04.25

'Chaotic, magical and uniquely Tel Aviv': welcome to Israel's most bizarre mall

After seven years as Dizengoff Center’s marketing VP, Alex Kaplan reveals the secrets of Tel Aviv’s most eccentric mall, where giant brands meet magic shops, 100 owners run the place and sustainability thrives amid war, protests and traffic woes

Meirav Crystal | 11.04.25

Cancer-linked chemical found in top European baby pacifier brands, including some sold in Israel

Czech consumer study found bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical tied to hormonal disruption, obesity and cancer, in pacifiers by Philips, Curaprox and Sophie la Girafe, two of which are sold in Israel; one firm pulls products, others dispute results

Meirav Crystal, News Agencies | 10.20.25

LEGO’s first strategy board game goes on sale in Israel

Monkey Palace, a strategy game blending LEGO construction with competitive play, arrives in Israeli stores after successful debuts in France and US; game challenges players to rebuild a palace while earning 'banana points'

Meirav Crystal | 09.05.25

Coca-Cola cans from Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Iraq sell in Israel

Small, cheap drinks appear in Israeli stores, drawing budget-conscious customers but raising legal and health concerns; Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority issues warning

Meirav Crystal | 08.07.25

Hell breaks loose: Hit European energy drink lands in Israel

Hungary’s top energy drink, Hell, launches in Israel via Diplomat, offering Classic and Apple flavors; despite import reform, prices will sit between other popular brands XL and BLU as market grows amid rising costs and competition from global and local brands

Meirav Crystal | 07.28.25

Central Perk Vibes: Friends café and pop-up store to open in Tel Aviv

Israel’s first official Friends-themed café and merchandise pop-up, featuring iconic show memorabilia, will open August 4 at Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Sarona mall

Meirav Crystal | 07.16.25

L'Oréal introduces NYX to Israeli market with bold launch campaign

Meirav Crystal | 07.15.25

שוקולד פרה. התייקרות של 70% תוך שנתיים ובקרוב: עוד התייקרות

Chocolate is now a luxury item: Prices have jumped 50% this year

What happened to chocolate? A virus in West Africa and problematic weather have raised the price of raw cocoa by 167% and turned the basic product into a luxury item for Israelis, and prices are expected to rise furhter

Meirav Crystal | 06.29.25

European boycott of Israeli goods expands, hits Germany

Israeli farmers report growing distancing from their exports across Europe: Belgium and Ireland are boycotting, Aldi has reportedly halted orders—and even Japan is showing signs of hesitation

Meirav Crystal | 06.26.25

Amazon halts all shipments to Israel due to flight suspensions

The 'Ships to Israel' label has disappeared from many product listings; With flights to Israel suspended, Amazon halts all shipments—paid and free—saying it cannot guarantee delivery dates, which falls short of its customer service standards; many had hoped to place orders now and receive the packages once deliveries resumed

Meirav Crystal | 06.24.25

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