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Israelis Splurge on Shopping During Election Day Holiday
Israelis significantly increased their spending on election day, a national holiday, with credit card data showing a surge in purchases. The clothing and footwear sector saw a 93% rise in spending, while the food industry experienced a 36% increase.
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What happened
- 01Israeli spending surged on election day, a national holiday, with credit card data showing significant increases.
- 02Clothing and footwear purchases rose by approximately 93% compared to the previous week.
- 03The food and beverage sector saw a 36% increase in transaction volume.
- 04About 61% of all transactions were made in physical stores, not online.
- 05The Galilee and Valleys region recorded the highest average spending per card at 275 shekels.
Most transactions occurred in physical stores, and the Galilee and Valleys region had the highest average spending per card.
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