Shopping mall

Israelis continue flocking to malls: BIG's net profit surges 47%

BIG Shopping Centers posted a Q2 2026 net profit of NIS 366.3M with 100% mall occupancy as it expands operations across Israel and Europe.

BIG complex in Kiryat Gat.
(Illustrative) The opening of a Sephora store at the Docks Bruxsel shopping center in Brussels on June 25, 2026.

Sephora Collection beauty products to be officially imported, sold in Israel - report

Samsonite Luggage

Samsonite Israel launches summer sales on premium luggage and bags ahead of peak travel season

Joint FIFA and LEGO event for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kiryat Ata.

Joint FIFA-LEGO childrens' event in Kiryat Ata brings 2026 World Cup experience to Israel


Ramat Hasharon Municipality committed to fine businesses in the BIG complex that open on Shabbat

Business owners who open their doors on Saturdays face a fine of NIS 730.

Every Shabbat, about 45,000 visitors frequent the complex

Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy

The city began pursuing an amended bylaw that would allow broader Shabbat commerce in certain areas, but it has not received the required approval. Until that changes, the existing bylaw remains.

 Big Fashion Glilot

No shopping on Shabbat? The blow landing on the Big Fashion Glilot complex

The Director General of the Ministry of Interior sent an unprecedented letter to the municipality, attacking the non-enforcement of the law on Shabbat. Will the giant complex be closed?

Crowds at Big Fashion in Glilot during the complex's first weekend

Israelis are returning to shopping malls – and the reason is much simpler than you thought

Despite the comfortable prices on international websites, many Israelis are reluctant to shop online. A new survey explains why. And also – how much do they spend on shopping?

Shopping at the mall

Israelis still prefer malls over online shopping, survey finds

The survey, commissioned by Kanyon Hazahav, found that 45% of Israelis shop mainly in malls, while 18% prefer foreign e-commerce sites.

Kanyon Hazahav mall.

For the first time in Israel: A "combined supermarket" of Netto Hisachon and Zol Stock has opened

The Sapir Group expands its operations in the north and launches a first-of-its-kind combined shopping complex of the Netto Hisachon and Zol Stock chains in Afula.

For the first time in Israel: A "combined supermarket" of Netto Hisachon and Zol Stock has opened

La Roche-Posay offers free skin cancer checks in Israeli malls this June

La Roche-Posay and the Israeli Skin Cancer Association will offer free dermatology screenings in four malls across Israel during June, led by expert doctors, with no prior appointment needed.

Pop-up for early detection of skin cancer.

Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report

At least two people on stretchers were put in an ambulance after the attack, an AFP reporter witnessed, although the public NHK broadcaster reported that the injuries appeared to generally be light.

EMERGENCY SERVICE workers operate in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex, after an irritant was sprayed by an unknown person, in Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2026.

The iconic predatory cat has arrived at Big Fashion Glilot

With over 400 models and an update to designs adapted for the coming summer – the sports and lifestyle brand, Puma, opened its flagship store at Big Glilot.

Puma. Prices range: NIS 39.90-1,399

One killed, five wounded in shooting at Mall of Louisiana

The attack occured at approximately 2 p.m. near the food court in the mall, city police said. Five suspects are in police custody.

Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; illustrative.