Supermarket

Cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps across Europe, one month after similar incident in France

The latest incidents follow an attack in France last month when police said hackers seized control of cooling units at hundreds of supermarkets, causing fires and food losses.

NOVEMBER 2, 2026|ByREUTERS

A handful of Swedish supermarkets saw temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers soar early November 2, 2026, two chains said, forcing them to throw away spoiled food three weeks after a similar incident in France attributed to hackers.

View of the closed frozen food aisle at a supermarket near Nantes after a cyberattack targeted refrigeration systems at French supermarket chains, causing food losses and fires at several stores, France, October 12, 2026.

Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires, spoiling food

Les Mousquetaires, owner of retailer Intermarché, said fridges at around 150 of its stores were heated to 50 degrees Celsius overnight for six hours.

OCTOBER 12, 2026|ByREUTERS

Supermarket chain sold at valuation of around NIS 680 million

Shuk Hertzel is acquiring the Stop Market chain. The group intends to open 10 additional branches and reach a turnover of NIS 2 billion by the end of 2027.

OCTOBER 12, 2026|ByLIAT RON

A SCENE from Season 6 of the popular Israeli sitcom 'Checkout.'

‘Checkout’ creators discuss Season 6, box office hit, and writing comedy during wartime - interview

Checkout’s sixth season started running in Israel this week (and can be seen on kan.org.il as well as on KAN 11), and a movie based on the series was released over the summer.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Second ‘Hatzinor’ low-cost supermarket opens in Rishon Lezion

The supermarket is able to offer reduced prices on key products by avoiding costs associated with overhead, branding, and marketing.

MARCH 24, 2025ByARIELA OHRENSTEIN

Carrefour launches private meat brand, restaurants want it too

Exclusive Report: After launching the "Le Marché" meat brand, Carrefour received inquiries from restaurateurs expressing great interest.

MARCH 7, 2025ByDANIEL COHEN

Regulator indicts Victory, Yochananof CEOs over price fixing

Victory CEO Eyal Ravid and other top Israeli supermarket executives face criminal charges for alleged cartel arrangements and price manipulation following a major competition authority investigation.

FEBRUARY 20, 2025ByNITSAN SHAFIR/GLOBES/TNS

People shop for milk products at the Shufersal Deal supermarket in Katsrin, Golan Heights, on November 28, 2022.

Operation Half price at Hazi Hinam: 40% sales surge and dozens of half-price deals

Hazi Hinam launched a major sale with 50% off 700+ products, boosting sales by 40% and drawing customers nationwide. Discounts cover food and personal care items.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Food chain surprises: "We will absorb the VAT increase"

Carrefour announced it will absorb the VAT increase on 1,700 private label products, including food, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, and fresh meat, chicken, and fish.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByLIAT RON/WALLA

Carrefour Dizengoff Center. The 80th branch in Israel

Australian scientists boost quantum sensors using supermarket grapes

Traditionally, materials like sapphire have been used in quantum sensing devices.

DECEMBER 27, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Australian scientists boost quantum sensors using supermarket grapes.

The supermarket chain decides: Opening on Saturdays too

Spar will open its Kfar Saba branch on Saturdays and expand to Tel Aviv, following the recent dissolution of the partnership between franchisee Amit Ze'ev and billionaire Yitzchak Mirilashvili.

DECEMBER 15, 2024ByDANIEL COHEN

SodaStream's experiment: Replacing a thousand bottles with one device

In an innovative campaign, SodaStream highlights its role in reducing plastic by replacing crowded supermarket shelves with a single device offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution.

DECEMBER 2, 2024ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV