Israeli Businesses Offer Major Discounts and Gifts for Election Day
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israeli businesses are launching extensive sales and promotions, including discounts up to 70% and "buy one, get one free" offers, to coincide with the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27. A quarter of Israelis are expected to shop on election day, with companies like Cal, various malls, hotels, and retailers participating. These offers aim to attract families and those visiting from abroad to vote. Separately, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has reportedly stated he will not interfere in the Israeli election.
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- Israeli businesses are offering discounts up to 70% and special promotions for the October 27 Knesset election day.
- A quarter of Israelis plan to use election day for shopping, according to a survey.
- Cal is offering "buy one, get one free" deals at cinemas and restaurants for its cardholders.
- Tel Aviv Port will host a shopping festival with discounts and gifts for spending over 75 shekels.
- Hotels like Spot and Adam Hotels are providing significant discounts on stays.
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated he will not interfere in the Israeli election.
Israeli businesses are preparing for the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27 by offering significant discounts, gifts, and special promotions, aiming to attract shoppers who plan to use the election day as a holiday. A survey indicates that a quarter of Israelis intend to spend the day shopping, a trend supported by credit card data showing a minimum 10% increase in transactions on election days compared to typical Tuesdays. The promotions are targeted at children on vacation, their parents, and Israelis returning from abroad specifically to vote. Even car importers have joined the campaign.
Financial companies are providing specific benefits. Cal cardholders can enjoy "buy one, get one free" offers at cinemas, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Specific card types, CashCal and FlyAll, will offer double bonuses on purchases made on election day, while MyCal cardholders can receive a voucher for a children's meal at McDonald's. "For many families, election day is also a day for shopping, entertainment, and spending time together," said Noa Persol, Marketing Manager at Cal. "That's why we decided to provide Cal customers with a range of benefits that offer immediate value."
Brixton Safe Company, managed by Dvir Indig, is setting up safes at the entrance to its complexes where visitors can leave notes with their election predictions. Those who correctly guess which party will win the most seats and how many seats it will secure will receive a year of free safe rental.
Major retail groups and locations are also participating. Ofer Malls will host events like a balloon carnival at its Haifa location and creative workshops in Petah Tikva and Givat Shmuel, alongside children's entertainment. Gulf Plaza will offer an ID card issuance point, and Ofer Mall Hadera will feature a performance by children's star Stav in All Colors. The Tel Aviv Port is organizing a shopping festival with discounts and activities from local businesses. Shoppers spending over 75 shekels at the port will receive a free canvas bag. Participating stores include Adidas offering 50% off a second item, Puma with a VAT-free sale, Neve Tzedek Ice Cream selling children's portions for 15 shekels, and Shake Shack with a "buy one, get one free" cocktail deal.
Hotels and clothing stores are also offering deals. The Spot Hotel provides a 25% discount on the first night and 50% on the second for stays between Saturday and Tuesday. Adam Hotels is offering a 25% discount until the end of November, with an additional 5% for bookings. Halperin Optics has discounts up to 70%, Femina offers 50% off select items, Hoodies has a "two for 200 shekels" deal, Factory 54 is having a VAT-free sale, and Karl Studio is offering a "buy one, get two free" promotion on shirts.
In separate news, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance reportedly declined to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the elections, stating he would not interfere in the Israeli campaign.
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