Economy

A father of minor daughters sent an urgent appeal to Super-Pharm, Be, and Good Pharm demanding that adult accessories displayed at children's eye level be concealed, while other consumers claim this is moral coercion.

The retail giant is launching promotions on personal care, cleaning supplies, and consumer goods, featuring 'second item for 1 or 5 shekels' deals. Some discounts are exclusive to Life Style credit card holders.

The Osher Ad chain has begun selling modular bunk beds with a pull-out trundle for self-assembly. The base price for the frame is 999 shekels, with mattresses sold separately.

For years, every detail of our flight ticket has become subject to an extra charge—seating, luggage, and so on. Airlines make billions of dollars a year from these extras. A reform approved last week is expected to change the landscape in the European Union, and perhaps later in Israel as well.

After a 15-year legal battle, insurance companies have begun issuing refunds as part of a settlement agreement totaling approximately 1 billion shekels. Eligible individuals will receive the funds automatically, with no application required.

The number of installment transactions rose by 64% compared to June 2025, with the total volume jumping by 79%, according to data from Menora ERN. While installment payments are not inherently problematic, it is crucial to determine whether this reflects sound financial management or merely a deferral of current cash flow issues to future months.

The war between the USA and Iran has led to a shortage of aluminum cans and a price hike of over 10% for Diet Coke in India. The phenomenon has sparked an unprecedented trend in the country: exclusive "Diet Coke parties" at local clubs.

Establishing an anti-racketeering unit, firing managers, replacing suppliers, and reviving the discount chain — brothers Yossi and Shlomi Amir have radically transformed Shufersal. In two years, the company's value jumped from 5 to 12 billion shekels, but aggressive management methods raise questions about customer loyalty.