Competition

The Chinese company Qiaodan, featuring a logo and name strikingly similar to Michael Jordan's brand, continues to pose a significant challenge to Nike in China. Nike's sales in the country plummeted by 17% in the last quarter.

Two American aviation giants, Delta and United, are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in the coming days, increasing flight supply on one of the country's most popular routes. Israir is also expected to join El Al and Arkia. Analysis suggests that increased competition will not necessarily lead to an immediate price drop given the current instability.

It was a joke thrown between friends during the shiva for his mother that led Bar Levy to "MasterChef", and since then he has managed to professionalize in a restaurant and cook at every event he was invited to. Now, the young contestant returns to "MasterChef: Dream Team", and he just wants to learn, develop and reach far: "There are people here who have been cooking for twice my age. I enjoy...

The European Broadcasting Union has announced that judges will retain their voting weight during the semi-finals this year. This is expected to pose a challenge for Israel, which consistently performs well in public voting but faces lower scores from professional juries.

The banks filed an appeal to the Competition Tribunal against the Commissioner's decision to declare them a concentrated group, as well as against the directives set in the field of deposits. Industry experts estimate that the legal process could last up to two years. What will happen in the interim period until a decision is reached, and what are the chances of the decision being overturned?

Aggressive competition between credit card companies, driven by the battle for the FLY CARD franchise, has led to significant marketing expenses. Isracard and Cal report growth in credit portfolios amid leadership changes.

Following reports that the upcoming Eurovision will be held in Burgas, the tentative dates for the contest are now revealed: the first semi-final is scheduled for May 11 — Israel's Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers. The broadcasting corporation is expected to request to be placed in a different semi-final, amid fears of a refusal.

Winners of the MerageNext 2025 competition will receive grants, mentoring, and access to the Innovation Bridge program in California.

Shapir attempted to acquire the oil refinery in Ashdod, but the Concentration Committee recommended against the deal. We examine the authority and criteria this body uses to evaluate the influence of major players on the economy.

The 4.45 billion shekel acquisition of Shikun & Binui Energy by PowerGen has triggered regulatory scrutiny over market concentration. As electricity demand surges, the industry faces pressure to restructure ownership.

As part of regulatory efforts to boost competition, major Israeli banks have reduced their representation on the Masab board. New directors from fintech and digital banking sectors have been appointed.