Consumerism

The race for faster payments is reshaping the digital economy

Consumers are becoming less willing to wait days for their money, pushing businesses to make payments faster while maintaining security, transparency, and trust.

Faster payments are no longer just a technological advantage - they are becoming a defining part of the digital customer experience.
From head to toe: Eshkar transforms headwear into a complete statement in modest holiday fashion.

Eshkar expands into clothing for the first time and launches a holiday collection

Roso’s festive cookware blends fashion, functionality, and holiday style.

From stove to table: Roso launches festive GRID cookware series

Ptora: Six decades of regional flavors, beautifully packaged for the holidays.

Ptora brings the flavors of the Lachish Region to the holiday table


Amazon struggles to win Israeli shoppers while Chinese e-commerce giants dominate

And it's not because it hasn't tried. In April 2019, Amazon reached out to Israeli sellers and invited them to join the Local Delivery program.

The tech giant Amazon aims to raise at least $25 billion through the sale of bonds in US dollars

All your pots in one place: A smart solution for Shabbat and holiday hosting

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

A smart, space-saving solution for keeping up to 12 Shabbat pots warm and organized.

From Stranger Things to Barbie: Palphot’s new back-to-school collection

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Palphot’s 2026 back-to-school collection brings together pop culture, smart innovation, and everyday functionality for a new generation of students.

Cottage and white cheese shortage nears end as Tnuva, supermarkets restock

After two months of shortages caused by a technical glitch at Tnuva's dairy and a surge in demand, regular supplies have returned to retail chains and inventories have been rebuilt.

Tnuva cottage cheese and white cheese

Quiet Shufersal moves raise question: Do store brands actually save consumers money?

While Carrefour builds a brand under its global name, Shufersal is quietly creating specialized house brands for each product category.

Dairy products in a supermarket

Max Stock's new collection: Everything you need for school

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Max Stock launches its new back-to-school collection with bags, school supplies, and accessories for all ages.

Good news for beauty lovers: Be Pharm brings rare beauty to Israel

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

Rare Beauty products displayed as the Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand launches in Israel through the Be Pharm chain.

AI-driven search surges: Consumers shift to buying in chat

A new Salesforce report reveals that e-commerce traffic referred by AI users quadrupled.

A woman using a laptop to shop online

Tu B'Av with meaning: Art, love, and more special recommendations for the holiday

The best shopping recommendations for religious Israelis.

An iron sculpture symbolizing love, hope, healing, and the power of human connection.

Cottage cheese crisis expands to white cheese

A malfunction in Tnuva's warehouse has been paralyzing supply for months. German experts are refusing to arrive due to the security situation, and the public is emptying supermarket shelves.

Supermarket cheese shelves, June 18, 2026