Shopping in jerusalem

Rami Levy, Jerusalem’s city councillor-supermarket mogul-Independence Day torch lighter – talks about bringing down consumer prices and his political aspirations.

A survey of 17,600 consumers in 22 countries found that Israelis are among the top buyers of cross-border products online.

The importance of timing online purchases is expanding far beyond plane tickets, thanks in part to an Israeli startup called Feedvisor and its competitors.

The group will distribute flyers, information on getting visas, tips on handling bureaucracy, and other forms of encouragement to help Israelis frustrated by their expenses.

I’m not exactly enamored of Israeli sales strategies, but then I delight in buying as little stuff as possible.

Fun new products to check out in Israel.

The government bill would mandate that every disposable plastic bag would cost consumers 40 agorot.

The program encourages seniors to leave their homes and travel, consume culture, shop or simply enjoy life by offering them special discounts.

If law passes, plastic bag would cost 60 agorot each; customers would receive free reusable baskets.