Retailer

Target to lower prices on 3,000 everyday items for holiday season

Retailers are preparing for a sales drop-off this November, following the Trump tariffs and the lapse in food aid.

Ocean Spray cranberry sauce and Stove Top stuffing mix, part of Target's basket of Thanksgiving goods, are displayed for sale at a store in Valley Stream, New York, US, November 6, 2025.
Fashion retailer Shein's logo is seen at its pop-up store at immersive retail space Future Stores, ahead of its opening on September 26, in London, Britain, September 24, 2025.

China's Shein pulls sex dolls from sale days before first store opening

Rosh Hashanah

Why my family is giving up impulse purchases for Rosh Hashanah this year - opinion

Rabbi Yael Buechler purchased her kittel — the Jewish ritual garment — at Loehmann's years ago and hit its reopening popup in August 2025.

I hit the Loehmann’s reopening on its first day — and experienced a Shechechiyanu moment - opinion


What is the viral Labubu toy some shoppers are brawling over to get their hands on? - explainer

The retailer Pop Mart has paused sale in British stores after reports that shoppers fought for the doll.

A magic tattoo of the pattern of the famous Pop Mart's Labubu monster is colored on the forearm of 56-year-old Kamonwan Patimahongthong, which is believed to have mystical power and bring good fortune, in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, June 12, 2024.

The power of shopping local: Black Friday is an opportunity for Israelis to rebuild - opinion

These local shop owners are doing everything in their power to stay open and not rely upon charity. It is incumbent on us to do everything in our power to help them.

 Going shopping

Shein reveals child labor cases amid environmental sustainability concerns

Shein tightened its supplier policy last October after the child labor cases were found, so that any severe breaches would result in ending the relationship with the supplier immediately.

 Shein logo is seen inside the company's first pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 2, 2024.

Lessons from pandemics: Due to panic-buying, consumers bought things they didn't need

A new study by Concordia University in Canada found that consumers largely panic-bought during the COVID-19 pandemic, and lessons that could be learned for future events.

 People wearing masks walk next to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing site in New York City, New York, U.S., December 12, 2022.

Barkat opens WhatsApp group for retail heads to coordinate price freeze

In an attempt to prevent price increases in the retail sector, Economy Minister Nir Barkat opened a WhatsApp group with the heads of Israel's largest retailers.

 People shop for groceries at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on February 9, 2024.

From shelves to labs: Israeli food execs talk trends and challenges in 2024

Israeli food sector executives emphasize resilience, job security, and innovative strategies amid ongoing geopolitical challenges.

FRESH PRODUCE is stacked in a store in Jerusalem’s Mahaneh Yehuda market

Zara regrets 'misunderstanding' over photoshoot after Gaza boycott calls

"Unfortunately, some customers felt offended by these images, which have now been removed, and saw in them something far from what was intended when they were created."

A man walks with a Zara bag in central Madrid, Spain, December 11, 2023

Zara pulls advert from website front page after Gaza boycott calls

Critics said the photos of a model carrying a mannequin wrapped in white resembled photos of corpses in white shrouds in Gaza.

A man walks with a Zara bag in central Madrid, Spain, December 11, 2023

Israelis call to boycott Shein after Palestinian flag scandal

The Chinese retail site also cut ties with Israeli influencers after the Hamas massacre.


Carrefour sticks price warnings on food to shame suppliers

Since Monday, Carrefour has marked 26 products in its stores in France with labels reading, "This product has seen its volume or weight fall and the effective price by the supplier rise."

 FRESH OPTION for your morning coffee: Carrefour’s new branch in Beit Hakerem.

Spend more money than you mean to at Primark? This is why

A British consumer psychologist claims that the popular clothing and accessories chain uses four sneaky tricks to get you to spend more money on your visits to its stores.

 Customers walks with shopping bags, as retail store Primark in Birmingham, UK.