Retail in Israel

The Israel-Hamas war severely disrupted the retail environment throughout 2024. Many businesses faced labour shortages, due to military mobilisation. In addition, many international brands, including H&M and Zara, temporarily closed their Israeli stores, leading to decreased consumer confidence and spending. At the same time, supply chain disruptions have made goods more expensive and less accessible, while rising inflation has strained household purchasing power. Overall, the war has created an...

Euromonitor International's Retail in Israel report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Retail in Israel
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
RETAIL IN ISRAEL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Grocery retailers thrive amid Israel-Hamas war
Polarised spending reshapes the market
What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2024
Seasonality
Jewish New Year
Passover
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Competition has intensified in recent years
7-Eleven exits Israel
Wolt Market expands as demand for fast delivery services grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising grocery prices could lead to shift in purchasing behaviour
Rapid grocery delivery to reshape market
Security concerns will sustain demand for convenience stores
CHANNEL DATA
Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCOUNTERS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growing preference for dining at home boosts grocery sales through discounters
Rising grocery prices drive consumers towards discounters
Israel-Hamas war sparks stockpiling behaviour
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Discounters to retain momentum as grocery prices rise
Delayed expansion plans poised for acceleration
Osher Ad to implement innovative technology
CHANNEL DATA
Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SUPERMARKETS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Shifting consumer behaviour drives growth
Carrefour sees significant expansion
Dutch chain SPAR enters the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Supermarket shoppers to face further price hikes
Questionable future for SPAR
Electra reportedly weighing sale
CHANNEL DATA
Table 72 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 73 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 75 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 77 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 78 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Small local grocers struggle to compete
Focus on technology to enhance customer convenience
Anise closes many outlets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Flat performance for small local grocers
Experiential retail will play greater role
Market will remain fragmented
CHANNEL DATA
Table 79 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 80 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 83 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 84 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 85 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Improved performance in 2024
Variety stores gain traction amid economic uncertainty
Supply chain disruptions pose challenges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Department stores face uncertain outlook
Tax hikes will push consumers towards budget-friendly retailers
Variety stores to compete with other retail formats
CHANNEL DATA
Table 86 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 87 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 91 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 92 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 93 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 94 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 95 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 96 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Tough year for apparel and footwear specialists
Shift towards domestic spending fails to ignite demand
Major retailers restructure amid market slowdown
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Ongoing economic and political uncertainty to weigh on consumer spending
Logistics firm’s financial collapse threatens apparel supply chain
Global players to invest in Israeli market
CHANNEL DATA
Table 97 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 98 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 100 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 101 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 102 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 103 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Ongoing war impacts consumer spending
Issues with Turkish imports
Worker shortages and construction delays impact the market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Import reforms push up air conditioner prices
Euronics to enter local market
Return of overseas travel could impact domestic electronics sales
CHANNEL DATA
Table 104 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 105 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 107 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 109 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 110 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Shift from luxury to accessible beauty
Israeli pharmacy market faces new regulations
Increasing competition in optical goods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Low-cost beauty segment will continue to expand
Stronger regulations could affect Super-Pharm’s expansion
Good-Pharm to open more outlets
CHANNEL DATA
Table 111 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 112 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 114 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 116 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 117 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 118 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 119 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Modest growth amid sluggish construction
Retailers adjust inventory levels amid higher domestic demand
Pet store market attracts major investors
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Possible changes to home furnishing landscape
Home improvement stores face growing competition
Golf unveils plan to downsize its outlets to increase profitability
CHANNEL DATA
Table 122 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 123 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 124 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 125 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 126 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 127 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 128 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 129 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 130 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIRECT SELLING IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Direct selling retains niche presence
Herbalife launches protein bars
Retailers adapt to evolving consumer preferences
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Market will remain niche
Consumer health products offer growth potential
Direct selling companies will attempt to tap into consumer trends
CHANNEL DATA
Table 133 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 134 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 135 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 136 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 137 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 138 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VENDING IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Israel-Hamas war has negative impact on sales
Cibus makes deal with Nayax
Class lawsuit against Mashkar and Mashkat over credit card fees
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Market should benefit from greater stability
OTC medications may be offered through vending machines
Competitive status quo unlikely to change
CHANNEL DATA
Table 139 Vending by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 140 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 141 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 142 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 143 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 144 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN ISRAEL
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Israel-Hamas war provides boost to local online retailers
Azrieli Com shuts down its e-commerce platform
Temu breaks into local market
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
International retailers expected to recover
Ali Express opens Up new distribution centre in Tel Aviv
Possible end to VAT-free orders
CHANNEL DATA
Table 145 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 146 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 147 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 148 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 149 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 150 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 151 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 152 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 153 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 154 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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